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Saint
Veronica
Veronica, the woman with the issue of blood who was healed by Jesus
New Calendar July 12 Old Calendar July 25
Why they are a saint
The account of the woman with an issue of blood, who had the unusual name of Veronica, may be found in the Gospel according to Saint Matthew (9:20-22), in Saint Mark's Gospel (5:25-34), and also in Saint Luke's Gospel (8:43-49). The Orthodox Church commemorates Veronica on July 12.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Veronica as a patron when they bear the name Veronica at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 12.
Prayer
O holy Veronica, pray to God for us.
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