Verena of Zurzach

Verena of Zurzach was born in Egypt and, according to tradition, was a relative of a soldier of the Theban Legion. She travelled to Switzerland in search of him and settled as an anchoress near Zürich, at Zurzach, where she served the sick. She is said to have lived from about 260 to 344. Her cult is attested at Zurzach, the place of her burial, from at least the fifth century. She is venerated in Switzerland and by the Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Her commemoration falls on 1 September (new calendar); the Churches on the Old Calendar keep the same day of the Menaion on 14 September of the civil calendar.