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Saint Verena [...] joined the Theban Legion in its mission to Rhaetia (modern day Switzerland) and was a relative of Saint Victor, [also] of the Theban Legion. The Soldiers' relatives were allowed to accompany them in order to look after them and take care of their wounds.When Saint Maurice, Saint Victor and the other members of the Theban Legion were martyred, Saint Verena led a lonely and hermit life [...] and moved into a cave near present day Zurich.
She used to fast and pray continuously. Moreover, God performed several miracles through her.
She was particularly concerned over young girls and used to look after them spiritually and PHYSICALLY, due to her EXPERTISE as a nurse.
As a result of her fame, the ruler arrested her and sent her to jail, where Saint Maurice appeared to her to console and strengthen her. After her release from jail, she moved into several regions, and God made several miracles through her prayers (again!).
Due to her, many converted to Christianity (YESSSSSS!).
Saint Verena was interested in serving the poor and used to offer them food (that she could not eat herself). Moreover, she enjoyed serving the sick, especially those suffering from leprosy. She used to wash their wounds and put ointments on them, NOT FEARING INFECTION (EWWWW!). At the time of departure of Saint Verena from our world, the Most Holy Virgin Mary appeared to her to console and strengthen her.
2 Comments:
haha..lived in cave..used to fast and pray continuously??..offer food to others..
Hmm.. u definitely wernt named after THIS saint!!...try the female version of Bachus or somthing:)
and yeah..it was a mournful day when the stupid germans beat argies!!..plain unfair refereeing and just sad on the whole.. guess the cup is going to the europeans this time..i still hope the germans or french dont win it but well..i guess its just hope now!!
anyways.. How was canada day?..will give u a buzz one of these days soon!!
Miss ya..
Ah, yes, of course, I remember that saint now. Verena the "Happy Fingers" was her popular name. She liked young girls, indeed.
Jesus, now this blog looks so.. corporate. So Martha Stewart.
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