Benilde de Cordoue was a Christian saint who lived in Córdoba during the 9th century. She is recognized as one of the forty-eight martyrs of Córdoba, a group of individuals who were persecuted during this period. At the time of her death in 853, she was already an elderly woman. Her life and death are commemorated within the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox traditions.
Life and death
A native of Córdoba, Benilde was an elderly woman when she faced persecution in 853. She was executed by decapitation, after which her body was burned. Following this, her ashes were scattered. She is remembered as part of a larger group of martyrs who suffered during this era in the region.
Veneration
She is honored as a saint in several Christian traditions, including the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Her feast day is observed annually on June 15. Her memory is preserved through her inclusion in the group of martyrs from Córdoba.