Quintus Cornelius Pudens

1st century Roman senator and early Christian

Quintus Cornelius Pudens was a Roman senator and early Christian.[1]

According to legend, Quintus Cornelius and his wife Priscilla were among the first converted by St. Peter in Rome, and hosted the apostle in their house. Quintus was father to Saint Pudens and grandfather of Saints Novatus, Timotheus, Praxedes and Pudentiana.

References

  1. ^ Chandlery, Peter Joseph. Pilgrim Walks in Rome: A Guide to the Holy Places in the City and Its Vicinity, America Press, 1908, p.104Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  • St. Novatus, Catholic Encyclopedia.