This legend states that she emerged from the water with her head in her hands, and is thus sometimes represented as such. However, she is not considered one of the Cephalophores because there is no written record to support this. Her patronage against rabies stems from the fact that her legend states that she held two rabid dogs at bay with the power of her saintly voice. A festival in her honor was first held at Tui, Galicia in 2018 after a proclamation was made by its bishop. References External links Saints of May 22: Quiteria Santa Quiteria As Festas de Santa Quitéria, em Ferrel Detalle del retablo de Santa Quiteria Santa Quiteria 5th-century Christian saints Late Ancient Christian female saints 5th-century Christian martyrs Cephalophores Gallo-Roman saints People from Braga Portuguese saints Saints from Hispania Multiple births Year of birth unknown