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She St. Verena was brought up in the Theban region (modern day Luxor in Upper Egypt) in a noble [[Christian]] family, who handed her over to Sherimon, [[Bishop]] of Bani Suwayf, who in turn taught her and [[baptism|baptized]] her. St. Verena joined the Theban Legion in its mission to Rhaetia (modern-day Switzerland) and was a relative of St. Victor of the Theban Legion. The soldiers' relatives were allowed to accompany them in order to look after them and take care of their wounds.
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==Life==
After St. [[Maurice]], St. Victor and the other members of the Theban Legion were [[martyr]]ed, St. Verena led a lonely life as a [[hermit]]. First, she settled in a place called Solothurn, but later moved into a cave near present-day Zurich. She [[fast]]ed and [[prayer|prayed]] continuously. Moreover, God performed several [[miracle]]s through her. She was particularly concerned about young girls and looked after them spiritually and physically, due to her expertise as a nurse. As a result of her fame, the ruler arrested her and sent her to jail, where St. [[Maurice]] appeared to her to console and strengthen her. After her release from jail, she moved into several regions, and God made several miracles through her prayers. Due to her, many converted to Christianity. St. Verena was interested in serving the poor and offered them food. Moreover, she enjoyed serving the sick, especially those suffering from leprosy. She washed their wounds and put ointments on them, without fearing infection. At the time of departure of St. Verena from our world, the Most Holy [[Virgin Mary]] appeared to her to console and strengthen her. St. Verena reposed on the fourth day of Thout (September 14).
