What is santa catalina de alejandria?

Santa Catalina de Alejandría, also known as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, was an early Christian saint who lived during the 4th century. She was one of the most revered saints during the Middle Ages and is considered one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, a group of saints who were called upon to intercede in times of plague and other illnesses.

According to legend, Catherine was a brilliant and intellectual young woman who converted to Christianity at the age of 14. She dedicated herself to her faith and became well-known for her knowledge and wisdom, as well as her beauty. Catherine caught the attention of the Roman emperor Maxentius, who tried to force her to renounce her faith and marry him. When she refused, he ordered her tortured and imprisoned. Despite her suffering, Catherine never wavered in her faith and continued to spread her message of Christianity to those who visited her in prison.

After several attempts to execute her failed, Catherine was finally beheaded, and her body was miraculously carried by angels to Mount Sinai in the Sinai Peninsula, where a monastery was later built in her honor.

Saint Catherine is often depicted in religious art holding a palm branch, a symbol of victory, and a wheel, a symbol of her martyrdom. She is also often depicted with a sword, which represents her courage and steadfastness in the face of adversity.

Saint Catherine's feast day is celebrated on November 25 by the Catholic Church, and she is venerated as a patron saint of scholars, students, philosophers, and teachers.