Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a Christian martyr and saint, celebrated for her intelligence and eloquence. According to tradition, she was born into a noble family in Alexandria, Egypt, and became a scholar. She is known for her defense of the Christian faith against pagan philosophers, which ultimately led to her imprisonment and execution. Her feast day is observed on November 25, and she is often depicted with a wheel, symbolizing her torture. Saint Catherine is considered the patron saint of students, philosophers, and unmarried women, and her story has inspired many throughout the centuries.