Saint Julitta Martyr of Cappadocia

Saint Julitta (or Juliette) is an early 4th-century martyr, who died in 303 during the Diocletianic Persecution. She is primarily known through a homily that Saint Basil of Caesarea devoted to her a century later, which attests to her martyrdom in Cappadocia. A wealthy landowner of Caesarea, she saw her possessions plundered by a businessman. During a plea that was turning in her favor, her Christian status was revealed, making her ineligible to testify in court. Ordered by the judge to offer incense to idols, she categorically refused; condemned on the spot, she was burned alive at Caesarea in Cappadocia. She should not be confused with Julitta of Tarsus, mother of Saint Quiricus, commemorated on 16 June.