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Saint Parasceva of Rome
Saint Parasceva of Rome

Saint Parasceva of Rome

Also known as: Venera arita; Veneranda; Veneranda Parasceve; Venerandus; Venerina

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

26 July; 14 November (translation of relics)

Died

Beheaded in 180; relics taken to Constantinople

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Parasceva of Rome, also known as Saint Paraskevi or Saint Parascheva, was born to the wealthy Christian couple, Politea and Agathon, after fervent prayers for a child. She displayed an extraordinary passion for learning and received an education that was uncommon for girls in her time.

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