After being disowned by her wealthy father as a child as she became a Christian, Regina lived with the Christian nurse who raised her after the death of her mother. She later was betrothed to a pagan nobleman Olybrius but he asked her to renounce her Christianity for a prosperous marriage. Regina staunchly refused to deny her faith, having already taken a vow of virginity to Christ. For her defiance she was cast into prison. Hoping that her resolve would gradually weaken, Olybrius visited her in prison and asked her once more to renounce her faith. Regina's determination only increased with time, and she again refused. Olybrius, angered, had her severely tortured with her body being scourged, burned, and raked. Finally, she was beheaded. Her resolve under torture and the appearance of a dove above her head caused witnesses to convert to Christianity. After her death many miracles were attributed to her relics. St. Regina is the patron of poor people, shepherdesses, and torture victims. For more information about Saint Regina please see https://www.catholiccompany.com/morning-offering/2019-09-07/