Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: July 8
When did Saint Priska live: 1st century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Priska, wife of the Jewish Christian Aquila, is mentioned several times in the Bible due to her relationship with the apostle Paul. It is also assumed that Priska may even have been the author of the New Testament letter to the Hebrews. Her house served as a meeting place for the early Christians, both in Corinth and later in Rome. However, because of her faith, she was expelled from Rome together with her husband and settled in Corinth. After Nero's seizure of power, she returned to Rome, where her house once again became a center of the Christian community.
PATRONAGE:
St. Priska is the patron saint of weavers, tanners and saddlers.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Priska are a book as a sign of her wisdom and a lion, which emphasizes her courage and strength.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Priska, Prisca