Prisca

Saints named Prisca

• Martyr Prisca of RomeJanuary 18Young Roman woman tortured and put to death for her faith, venerated in both East and West.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Prisca?

The name day of Prisca is January 18, the feast of Martyr Prisca of Rome.

II.Which saints bore the name Prisca?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Prisca, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Prisca a good baptismal name?

Yes. Prisca is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Prisca of Rome as patron.