Catholic Saints
St. Pricilla
Sep 9, 2024
Join Mary McGeehan, an expert on early Christian figures, and Dr. James Prothro, a historian, as they explore the fascinating life of St. Prisca. They dive into her pivotal role alongside her husband Aquila in the New Testament and their collaboration with St. Paul. The discussion highlights the challenges of reconstructing her story and her enduring legacy as a martyr in the first century. With limited historical records, the duo uncovers how Prisca’s faith journey impacted early Christian communities and the support she provided in mentoring key figures like Apollos.
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- St. Prisca's dual nomenclature in the New Testament highlights the complexities of historical identity in early Christian contexts.
- Her partnership with Aquila and active role in Paul’s missions exemplifies the crucial contributions of lay figures to the growth of the Church.
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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.
