Candida the Elder
Saint Candida the Elder (Italian: Candida la Vecchia) (died 78 AD) was an early Christian saint and resident of Naples, Italy.
Saint 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 | 1st century Naples |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | September 4 |
| Patronage | Naples, Dining Clubs |
Candida was an elderly woman who hospitably welcomed Saint Peter the Apostle, when he was passing through Naples on his way to Rome.[1] The woman was cured of an illness by Saint Peter and converted to Christianity.[2] She was baptized by Peter and later converted Aspren, the first bishop of Naples, to Christianity.[3]
She is one of the patron saints of Naples.
Notes
- [http://catholicsaints.info/book-of-saints-candida-the-elder/ Monks of Ramsgate. "Candida the Elder". Book of Saints, 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 26 September 2012
- "Sant' Aspreno di Napoli". Santi e Beati. April 19, 2002.
- Catholic Online
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