Verena was a 3rd and 4th-century Christian nun and consecrated virgin. Originally born in Thebes, she received her religious education under Bishop Chaeremon before traveling to Lower Egypt. Her journeys eventually led her through Milan and Agaunum, eventually settling in Solothurn to live as a hermit. She is recognized for her ascetic lifestyle, which included fasting and performing various miracles. She passed away around 344 and was interred in Bad Zurzach.