Saint Verena of Zurich

Saint Verena of Zurich, also known as Verena of Zurzach and Verena of Thebes, was born into a wealthy Theban family in the mid-3rd century in Egypt. She was Baptized by Bishop Charemon and was known to be related to one of the soldiers of the Theban Legion. According to legend, she was the cousin of Saint Mauritius and engaged to a soldier named Victor....