Vissia of Fermo was a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century. According to religious tradition, she was a virgin who faced execution by beheading during the reign of the Roman Emperor Decius. She is recognized as a saint within the Catholic tradition and is commemorated annually on April 12.
Life and death
Living during the era of Emperor Decius, Vissia is remembered as a faithful virgin. Her martyrdom occurred around the year 250. Historical records such as the Roman Martyrology, compiled by Cesare Baronius, include her commemoration on the same day as Saint Sophia of Fermo.
Veneration and relics
Vissia serves as one of the patron saints of the city of Fermo. Her relics are distributed across several locations within the city, including the Cathedral of Fermo, the Church of Saint Mark, the Church of the Guardian Angel, and the Church of the Archangel Michael.