The Dual Identity of St. Prisca

St. Prisca, also referred to as St. Priscilla, illustrates the complexities of historical identity within the early Christian church. Her dual nomenclature stems from the New Testament and the Acts of the Apostles, where two different characters call her by unique names—Paul uses 'Prisca,' while Luke calls her 'Priscilla.' This variation creates challenges in constructing a precise biography, as many names in the Roman world were common and lacked additional identifiers. Despite this obscurity, her legacy endures as a significant figure in the lives of early Christians, recognized at least since the time of the Roman catacombs.