Candida the Elder
Candida the Elder | |
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Luca Giordano, The Patron Saints of Naples (Baculus, Euphebius, Francis Borgia, Aspren, and Candida the Elder (kneeling)) adoring the Crucifix, 17th century. Palazzo Reale, Naples. | |
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| Born | Naples |
| Died | c. AD 78 Naples, Italy, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 4 September |
| Patronage | Naples, Dining Clubs |
Candida the Elder (Italian: Candida la Vecchia) (died c. AD 78) was a legendary early Christian saint and resident of Naples, Italy, who is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, with a feast day on 4 September. She is one of the patron saints of Naples.