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Praxedes
Second century Christian saint / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Praxedis" redirects here. For the minor planet, see 547 Praxedis. For the town in Mexico, see Práxedis G. Guerrero, Chihuahua.
"Santa Praxedes" redirects here. For the municipality in the Philippines, see Santa Praxedes, Cagayan.
For the Mother General of the Sisters of Loretto, see Mother Praxedes Carty.
Saint Praxedes (d. 165), called "a Roman maiden",[3] was a saint and virgin who lived in the Roman Empire during the 2nd century. Along with her sister, Saint Pudentiana, she provided for the poor and gave care and comfort to persecuted Christians and martyrs. Her veneration began in the 4th century and many churches have been dedicated to her.
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Praxedes | |
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![]() Saint Praxedis. Attributed to Johannes Vermeer (ca. 1655). | |
Virgin | |
Died | 165[1] |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church[2] |
Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Feast | 21 July |
Attributes | crown, vessel, sponge |
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