Biography of Saint Eulalia of Mérida 292-304

In 292 Saint Eulalia of Mérida was born.

On 10 Dec 304 Saint Eulalia of Mérida (age 12) burned at the stake at Augusta Emerita for refusing to adopt Roman Gods. She challenged the authorities to martyr her. The judge's attempts at flattery and bribery failed. She was stripped by the soldiers, tortured with hooks and torches, and burnt at the stake. When she died a dove flew out of her mouth. Snow covered her nakedness.

Around 650 Bishop Fidelis of Mérida built a basilica in honor of Saint Eulalia of Mérida where she had died.

Around 780 the body of Saint Eulalia of Mérida was moved to Oviedo.

In 1075 the body of Saint Eulalia of Mérida was placed in a coffin of Arab silver donated by Alfonso "Brave" VI King Leon VI King Castile (age 34).

1885. John William Waterhouse (age 35). "Saint Eulalia".