Eustochium
Life and witness
The same day, of St. Eustochium, virgin, daughter to blessed Paula, who being brought up at the manger of our Lord with other virgins, renowned for merits, went to her spouse.
Biographical overview
Eustochium (c. 368 – September 28, 419 or 420), born Eustochium Julia at Rome, was a high-ranking member of the community, specifically the Julian clan. Eustochium was a fourth-century noblewoman and consecrated virgin, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Guided by the teachings of Jerome, Eustochium practiced asceticism and committed her life to perpetual celibacy.
Martyrologium Romanum · Latin witness
In Bethlehem Judae sanctae Eustochii Virginis, quae cum beata Paula, matre sua, ex urbe Roma in Palaestinam profecta est; ibique, ad Praesepe Domini cum aliis Virginibus enutrita, praeclaris meritis fulgens migravit ad Dominum.