Restituta of Sora was a Roman martyr who lived during the late third century. Born into a noble family, she fled to Sora, located in the Campania region of Italy, to escape persecution under the rule of Emperor Aurelian. Despite receiving angelic assistance to avoid capture, she was eventually apprehended in Sora. Following her arrest, she endured torture and imprisonment before being executed alongside several companions, including a priest named Cyril.
Life and death
During the reign of Emperor Aurelian, Restituta sought refuge in Sora. Although she initially escaped capture through divine intervention, she was eventually caught and subjected to various tortures. After being released from prison by an angel, she was captured once more. Her life ended when she and her fellow martyrs, such as Cyril, were beheaded.
Veneration
The Catholic tradition commemorates her on May 27. Several churches are dedicated to her, including the Church of Saint Restituta in Sora, the Church of Saints Antonio and Restituta in Carnello, and the Church of Saint Restituta in Morrea.