31st May
 - Saint Petronilla - Independent Catholic News

31st May
 - Saint Petronilla - Independent Catholic News: Little is known about this early Roman martyr, except that she refused to marry a nobleman named Flaccus in the first century. He threatened to kill her but she died naturally after three days fasting. Petronilla is traditionally identified as the daughter of Saint Peter, though this may stem simply because of the similarity of names. It is believed she may have been a convert of the saint (and thus a 'spiritual daughter of St Peter, or a follower or servant. It is said St Peter cured her of palsy.

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