Sabina of Rome

Saint Sabina was a noble Roman matron martyred in the 2nd century, traditionally around the year 126, under Emperor Hadrian. According to tradition, she was converted to Christianity by her servant, Saint Serapia, who was martyred before her. After Serapia's death, Sabina was arrested for her faith and suffered martyrdom by beheading. Her cult is very ancient and is attested by the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome, built in the 5th century on the Aventine Hill, where her relics are venerated. She is an example of perseverance and witness to faith during the early Roman persecutions.