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Maxima of Rome (/ˈmæksɪmə/) was a slave and friend of Saint Ansanus of Siena. She was martyred by being beaten to death in the persecutions of Diocletian, circa 304. Locally recognized as saint, her feast day is September 2.

Martyrology

Romæ sanctæ Maximæ Mártyris, quæ, simul cum sancto Ansano Christum confessa, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, dum fustibus cæditur, réddidit spíritum.

At Rome, the holy martyr Maxima, who confessed Christ with St. Ansanus in the persecution of Diocletian, and yielded up her soul while being beaten with rods.

— Martyrologium Romanum, 2 September

References

1. Jones, Terry. "Saint Maxima". Patron Saints Index. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
2. Confraternity of Ss. Peter & Paul. "September 2". The Roman Martyrology. Archived from the original on 31 October 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010.

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