Regina
Virgin martyr and saint of the Catholic Church
About Regina
Lived 237 – 253 (aged 15–16). Regina was a herder.
Saint Regina (Regnia, ) (3rd century) was a virgin martyr and saint of the Catholic Church. Regina was born in Autun, France, to a pagan named Clement. Her mother died at her birth and her father placed her with a Christian nurse who baptized her. Regina helped out by tending the sheep. called Alise-Sainte-Reine after her.
Her martyrdom is considered to have occurred either during the persecution of Decius, in 251, or under Maximian in 286. or in the Archdiocese of Paderborn on 20 June. In the past, a procession was held in her honor in the town of Dijon. However, her relics were transferred to Flavigny Abbey in 864.
There are many places in France named Sainte-Reine after her.
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Who was Regina?
virgin martyr and saint of the Catholic Church
When was Regina born?
Regina was born in 237 in Grignon.
When did Regina die?
Regina died in 253 in Autun.
What was Regina's occupation?
Regina was a herder.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Regina. https://biography.guide/regina-herder/
MLA: "Regina." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/regina-herder/.
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