Saint Messalina

Memorial: 19 January
Profile: Spiritual student of Saint Felician, bishop of Foligno, Italy. Nun, receiving the veil from Saint Felician. She was suspected of being a Christian when she visited Felician in prison. Denounced and tried for her faith, Messalina was ordered to sacrifice to pagan gods; she refused. Martyr.
Died: beaten to death in 251
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: Catholic Online