Candida the Elder
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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 |
Saint Candida the Elder (Template:Lang-it) (died 78 AD) was an early Christian saint and resident of Naples, Italy.
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
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Sant' Aspreno di Napoli". Santi e Beati. April 19, 2002.
- ^ Catholic Online
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