Thursday, December 13, 2012

Saint Priscilla (Patron Saint of Homemakers)

Saint Priscilla


Patron Saint: Homemakers

Also known as: Prisca

Born: Early first century

Died: Mid - late first century. Martyred in Rome

Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:

Married to St. Aquila

Converted to Christianity during the time in Rome when it was illegal

Used her home as a church

Martyr

Biblical References:

Acts 18

Romans 16

Timothy 4

Corinthians 16