The phrase "" (Latin for " The Roman [Church] is Crucified ") is often associated with the critical writings and satires of Petrarch , specifically his Liber sine nomine ( Book Without a Name ). Context and Review of the Theme
In these apocryphal texts, Roman women of noble birth—sometimes even relatives of emperors—convert to Christianity, renounce their status, and are sentenced to “the punishment of slaves.” The most famous example is the legend of , or more relevantly, the tale of Saint Symphorosa and her seven sons. While Symphorosa was drowned, the principle stands: the Empire turning its most barbaric punishment against its own daughters is a powerful Christian trope. romana crucifixa est
: For accounts of Imperial executions and the treatment of "subversive" women. Seneca the Younger Romana Crucifixa Est The phrase "" (Latin for