Widowed

Saint Cleopatra

Saint Cleopatra, a widow, buried Saint Varus and built a church in his honor after his martyrdom.

Patron saint of Widows, Charity
Feast
October 19
Era
4th Century
Place
Palestine
Saint Cleopatra portrait

At a Glance

Saint Cleopatra

Feast Day
October 19
Era
4th Century
Primary Place
Palestine
Vocation
Widowed
Patronage
Widows, Charity

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Overview

Saint Cleopatra

Saint Cleopatra, a widow, buried Saint Varus and built a church in his honor after his martyrdom.

Feast day: October 19

Patronage

Widows, Charity

Connected Places

  • Dara, Syria: Her church site
  • Palestine: Her home

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