St. Pulcehria, Virgin & Empress (10 September): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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On September 10th, the Church honors Saint Pulcheria (Pulcaria), a holy virgin and Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, who reigned with wisdom, humility, and faith during the 5th century. Born in 399, she was the granddaughter of Theodosius the Great and the daughter of Arcadius and Eudoxia. At only fifteen years old, Pulcheria vowed her virginity to God and dedicated her life to Christ. As Empress, she guided her young brother Theodosius II, promoted Catholic doctrine, defended the Church against heresies, and lived a life of prayer and penance even while seated on the imperial throne. She founded churches, monasteries, hospitals, and promoted devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pulcheria played a pivotal role in the Council of Chalcedon (451), which defended the true faith against heresy. Her life was marked by extraordinary virtue, leadership, and charity to the poor. She passed to eternal glory on September 10, 453, at the age of 68. The Church venerates her as a holy virgin, empress, and saint, a model of purity, faith, and strength. 🙏 Saint Pulcheria, pray for us! 0:00 – Introduction 0:11 – Life of Saint Pulcheria 3:40 – Her Vow of Virginity & Rule as Empress 6:00 – Trials and Opposition 8:30 – Her Return and Defense of the Faith 10:20 – Marriage to Emperor Marcian (in name only) 11:45 – Works of Charity, Church Building, and Legacy 12:50 – Her Holy Death and Canonization https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/september/st-pulcehria/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #SaintPulcheria #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #ByzantineHistory #SaintOfTheDay #Pulcheria #ChristianHistory #CatholicChurch #FeastDay #OrthodoxSaints #FaithAndHistory #CatholicYouTube 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴