Candida the Elder
Christian martyr
About Candida the Elder
Lived AD 5 – AD 78 (aged 72–73). Candida the Elder was a Roman.
Candida the Elder (died ) was a legendary early Christian saint and resident of Naples, Italy, who is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, with a feast day on 4 September. She is one of the patron saints of Naples.
Biography According to her legend, Candida was an elderly woman who hospitably welcomed Peter the Apostle, when he was passing through Naples on his way to Rome. The woman was cured of an illness by Peter and converted to Christianity. She was baptized by Peter and later converted Aspren, the first bishop of Naples, to Christianity.
Candida Xu, an influential Chinese woman from the 17th century, was named after her
Existence Basil Watkins says she probably never existed. Her name has been deleted from the revised Roman Martyrology.
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People whose lives overlapped Candida the Elder's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Candida the Elder?
Christian martyr
When was Candida the Elder born?
Candida the Elder was born in AD 5 in Naples.
When did Candida the Elder die?
Candida the Elder died on 4 September AD 78 in Naples.
What nationality was Candida the Elder?
Candida the Elder was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Candida the Elder
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Candida the Elder. https://biography.guide/candida-the-elder/
MLA: "Candida the Elder." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/candida-the-elder/.
Chicago: "Candida the Elder." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/candida-the-elder/.
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