The little church of St. Pudentiana holds some of the
earliest memories of the Roman Church within its ancient walls. The
Christian history of this site begins with St. Pudens, a Roman senator.
He allowed St. Peter to live in his house for at least six years, and it is
believed that the first Mass celebrated by St. Peter in Rome took place
here. He may also be the Pudens named by St. Paul in one of his letters
(2 Tm. 4:21). An early tradition also held that he had two daughters,
Pudentiana and Praxedes. These two collected the remains of the martyrs
after their death, laying many of them to rest in a well within their
home. Another early member of the Roman Church, St. Pastor, is thought to
have set up an oratory on this site as well.
Collect
May your grace not forsake us, O Lord, we pray,
but make us
dedicated to your holy service
and at all times obtain for us your help.
Through
our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of
the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
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