Saint Paraskevi of Iconium | |
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| Great-Martyr | |
| Died | 3rd century Iconium (modern-day Konya, Turkey) |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church Eastern Catholicism |
| Feast | October 28 |
| Attributes | red robe of martyrdom; vessel of perfume; Eastern Cross; scroll |
| Patronage | traders and fairs; marriage (Russia) |
Saint Paraskevi of Iconium (also known as Paraskeva Pyatnitsa) is venerated as a Christian virgin martyr. According to Christian tradition, she was born to a rich family of Iconium. Her parents were Christian, and Paraskevi was named as such (the name means "Friday" in Greek) because she was baptized on a Friday and because Friday was the day of Christ's Passion.[1]
- ^ Karen Rae Keck (2010). "Paraskeva Pyatnitsa". The Ecole Glossary. Archived from the original on June 16, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2010.