Martyr

Saint Candida

Saint Candida was a Christian mother martyred with her son during the Roman persecutions.

Patron saint of Naples, Mothers
Feast
September 4
Era
4th Century
Place
Naples
Saint Candida portrait

At a Glance

Saint Candida

Feast Day
September 4
Era
4th Century
Primary Place
Naples
Vocation
Martyr
Patronage
Naples, Mothers

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Overview

Saint Candida

Saint Candida was a Christian mother martyred with her son during the Roman persecutions.

Feast day: September 4

Patronage

Naples, Mothers

Connected Places

  • Naples, Italy: Her martyrdom site
  • Pozzuoli, Italy: Her relics

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