A portrait of St. Praxedes
St. Praxedes
b. 1st or 2nd century, traditional
Feast
July 21 · II c.
Patron of
Roman devotion · Care of martyrs
Order
Virgin
Roman virgin (1st or 2nd century, traditional), traditionally a daughter of Senator Pudens with her sister St. Pudentiana; sheltered Christians and gathered the relics of martyrs in her family home, the site of the present Roman titular church of Santa Prassede with its famous 9th-century Byzantine mosaic chapel of St. Zeno. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: 1st or 2nd century, traditional · From: Rome / Italy.
Patronage
St. Praxedes is invoked as the patron of roman devotion, care of martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Praxedes, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.