Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The Passion of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity places their martyrdom in a Carthaginian amphitheatre in 203. The surviving amphitheatre is the city’s traditional memorial focus, but the precise ancient venue is not archaeologically certain.
The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Come here to remember the courage of Perpetua, Felicity and their companions—and keep the distinction between the securely attested Carthaginian martyrdom and the debated identification of its exact arena.
The prison testimony
Prepare by reading the ancient Passion, one of Christianity’s most personal martyr narratives.
Witness in the arena
Remember Perpetua, Felicity, Revocatus, Saturninus, Secundulus and Saturus as a community of witnesses.
History with humility
Honor the amphitheatre as the traditional memorial site while acknowledging that scholars debate the exact ancient venue.
Feasts & celebrations
Continue nearby