ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 10th of June WELCOME! SAINT OLIVIA OF PALERMO, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Saint Olivia [Oliva] is venerated as a martyr in Palermo. The Bollandists * reckon she flourished between the years 827 and 1070. Saint Olivia is almost always depicted in the company of Saint Rosalia . She bears an allusion to her name, an olive branch and, as a martyr, the palm tree. SHE CONVERTED MANY TO THE FAITH Saint Olivia happened to be sent to North Africa, where she converted many to the Christian faith by word and example, and as punishment she was tortured by the authorities, and dipped in a vat of hot oil. Miraculously, she suffered no harm. Finally, she was beheaded. In Tunisia there was an ancient Christian basilica dedicated in her honour, which was built on the site of her tomb. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875) *A hagiography source used by the authors Stadler's Comp...