Why is so relevant today? Because she lived the "white martyrdom" of renunciation within society. As a member of the Roman gens Anicia , one of the wealthiest families in the empire, she had every access to luxury, political marriage, and comfort. Instead, she chose:
In 1579, Emiliana died at the age of 44, surrounded by her sisters and the people she had come to love. Her death was seen as a martyrdom of sorts, as she had lived a life of extraordinary virtue and devotion. Twenty-two years later, in 1601, Emiliana was beatified by Pope Clement VIII, and in 1729, she was officially canonized as a saint by Pope Benedict XIII. Saint Emiliana
Not every saint is a leader or a miracle-worker. Emiliana simply kept praying, kept serving, and kept loving. She is a patroness for anyone who feels —homemakers, caregivers, and those whose good work is seen only by God. Why is so relevant today
The death of , as recorded by Pope Gregory I, was serene. After the death of the visionary Tarsilla, Emiliana continued the monastic life for several more years. She did not experience dramatic visions of heavenly mansions like her sister. Instead, Gregory notes that she died in the odor of sanctity, having perfectly fulfilled the command to "pray without ceasing." Instead, she chose: In 1579, Emiliana died at