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Fausta of Sirmium

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Saint Fausta
Died3rd Century
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
CanonizedPre-Congregation
Feast19 December

Fausta, was the mother of St. Anastasia of Sirmium. Fausta was a model mother having had the virtue raising a saintly daughter.[1]

Fausta is one of the 140 Colonnade saints which adorn St. Peter's Square.[2]

References

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  1. ^ St. Fausta Catholic Online
  2. ^ "St. Peter's - Guide to Basilica & Square".