Praxedes was a 2nd-century Christian virgin living in Rome. As the daughter of the senator Pudens, she and her sister Pudentiana utilized their family wealth to assist the impoverished and those facing persecution. During times of intense Roman oppression, she provided shelter for Christians, supported prisoners, and performed the essential task of burying martyrs. Her life of service and devotion to the early Church led to her recognition as a saint in various Christian traditions.