St. Faith
Patron of pilgrims; prisoners; soldiers
Died: 287
The maiden named Faith (in Latin, Fides), one of the virgin martyrs to suffer under the ancient Roman persecutions, was a very popular saint in medieval Europe, with miracles reported at her shrine in Conques, France. She is believed to have suffered martyrdom at Agen, Gaul (France) in the third century, but the specifics of her death are available only from much later texts of dubious historical validity. Nonetheless, these texts may contain at least some authentic details of her martyrdom. Upon being summoned before a Roman procurator, Faith is said to have fortified herself by making the sign of the cross. She told the judge, “I have served Christ from my infancy, and to him I have consecrated myself.” When threatened with death for refusing to sacrifice to the pagan gods, she answered, “I am prepared to suffer everything for Christ. I long to die for him.” As she was being burned to death on a red-hot grill, heavy snow is said to have so filled the air round about her that it modestly veiled her body from the onlookers until she had died.
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I would love to use Faith as my Confirmation name. I would like to know what she is saint for though! I love the name and I think it would suit my personality. Thank you guys so much for this information. This name has really spoken to my inner thoughts,
Im so happy I found this saint! I'm so useing her for my confirmation name!!!! Thanks!!!!
I like st. Faith. I'm thinking of useing her as my Confirmation Saint.
I thought this article was helpful, everytime I tried to find another article on her I always came back to this one. LOL......
have you got anymore information on saint faith
I am in Fifth class now and I think I will pick the Name 'Faith'
I need a prayer to st. faith
im going to be using faith as my confirmation saint. thanks for all the infromation!
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It was really good and has helped me with my Confirmation Project!!
i love saint faith i love her send me more information about her please thanks!
St. Faith is my confirmation name,,,shes great
Wow. She's cool. I'm going to use her as my saint for confirmation.
know where anymore info. is on this saint? i love her story!!!
I am going to choose St. Faith as my confirmation saint!
Wish me luck!
i am using this saint for my project
I MAY CHOSE THIS AS MY SAINT NAME
im using this saint for my confirmation name... thanx.
thanks for the info! i have chosen Faith for my baptism name.