Saint Serapia was a Christian martyr born in Antioch during the late 1st century. Seeking to escape the persecutions occurring under Emperor Hadrian, she traveled to Italy. After committing to a life of poverty and chastity, she provided care for a widow named Sabina in the region of Umbria. Her presence eventually led to the conversion of Sabina to the Christian faith. Serapia's refusal to participate in the worship of Roman deities eventually led to her execution in Rome.