Saturnina was a German Christian martyr who lived during the early 10th century. Born into a noble family, she reportedly committed to a life of celibacy at the age of twelve. To avoid a marriage arranged by her parents, she fled to France to work as a servant. According to tradition, she was pursued by her intended husband, a Saxon lord, who killed her in Arras after she resisted his advances. She is honored as a symbol of faithfulness to her religious vows.