Women / Persons ~ P25267
Saint Faith
Alternate Names:
- Sainte-Foy
- Saint Faith of Conques
- Sancta Fides
- Sancte Fidis
- Santa Fe
Gender: Female
Life Dates: ca. 270 - 303 CE
Types:
- celibate, chaste or virginal
- Martyr
- Saint
Note: Saint Faith (3rd or 4th century martyr), legendary saint persecuted under the Roman Empire (suggested death dates 287, 290, or during the larger persecutions begun by Emperor Diocletian in 302/3 CE). Typically described as a young woman of Agen in Aquitaine, venerated at a reliquary in Conques, France, namesake of multiple places such as Santa Fe (see name variants).