Perpetua
1st century Christian woman martyr
b. 1st century BC · d. 1st century
The wife of the apostle Peter is a figure mentioned in the Bible. Her existence and role in ministry has been discussed in church history for its implications about celibacy, especially in leadership, and about women's participation in missionary journeys.
Related people
- Saint Peter's mother-in-law child of · traditional
- Saint Peter spouse of · traditional
- Saint Petronilla parent of · traditional
Commemorated
Places
- Rome death
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.