Saint Perpetua of Rome
Profile
Lay woman married to a pagan imperial Roman army officer. Convert to Christianity, baptized by Saint Peter the Apostle. She converted her husband to the faith. Mother of Saint Nazarius of Rome.
- c.80, probably in Rome, Italy
- some relics enshrined in Milan, Italy
- some relics enshrined in Cremona, Italy
MLA Citation
- “Saint Perpetua of Rome“. CatholicSaints.Info. 18 July 2018. Web. 9 May 2021. <>