St. Pudentiana
Traditional 2nd-century Roman virgin, daughter of Senator St. Pudens (mentioned in 2 Tim 4:21) and sister of St. Praxedes. Basilica of Santa Pudenziana in Rome bears her name. It must be noted, however, that her cult was suppressed in 1969 and she was removed from the General Roman Calendar. Modern scholarship suggests "Pudentiana" may have been an adjective ("of Pudens") for the family church misread as a personal name. Veneration is now confined to her Roman basilica. Traditional feast May 19.
Life & Times
Also known as: Potentiana · Born: 1st or 2nd century, traditional · Died: c. 160 (traditional) · From: Rome, Italy.
Patronage
St. Pudentiana is invoked as the patron of philippines (declared by spanish 1571, mary later replaced as principal patroness 1942), local devotion at her roman basilica. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Pudentiana, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.