Saint Martialis was only 7 years old when he died. He was born around the year 158 to Roman nobility and the son of Saint Felicitas. He is one of the Seven Holy Brothers. His father died when he was young and he was martyred at the age of 7 in the year 165 with the rest of his family during the persecutions of Emperor Antoninus.
He is the patron saint of Calabria, Italy and Torricella, Italy. Here is the story of why he is the patron of Torricella:
- "In the 19th century, there was a serious drought in the area of Torricella. One day, two men from the town were wandering through a nearby shop that specialized in statues of saints. The men fell to debating on what saint or beati could best intervene for the town to end the drought. One of the men's cape was suddenly caught on the extended arm of a statue of Marziale. They took this as a sign, and Marziale became the patron of Torricella."
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