Memorial Day: July 10When did Saint Viktoria live: 3rd century ADBIOGRAPHY: Saint Viktoria, born in Jerusalem (Israel), was betrothed to a pagan patrician named Eugenius, but refused to marry him because she had consecrated herself to Christ as a virgin bride. In order to defile her purity, he wanted to have her taken to a brothel, but this was prevented by divine intervention. The accusation of despising Roman gods resulted in the death penalty.PATRONAGE: St. Viktoria is the patron saint of the sick, the betrothed, virgins and steadfastness in faith.SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION: The symbols of San Viktoria are a book as a sign of her wisdom, a palm branch which generally functions as a symbol of martyrdom, lilies which emphasize her innocence and a sword to emphasize her courage and martyrdom.PATRON SAINT OF:Viktoria, Victoria, Victoire, Vittoria, Vicky, Vika, Victorina