Praxedes
Praxedes | |
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Saint Praxedis. Attributed to Johannes Vermeer (ca. 1655). | |
| Virgin | |
| Died | 165 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Major shrine | Basilica of Santa Prassede, Rome |
| Feast | 21 July |
| Attributes | crown, vessel, sponge |
Saint Praxedes (d. 165), called "a Roman maiden", 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.