Saint Veronica  First century. Feast Day: July 12.
Patron of: Laundresses. Photographers.
As Christ was being led to his crucifixion, a woman named Seraphia wiped his face with her handkerchief and his image remained on the cloth. Vera icon means “true image,” giving the saint her new name. She is shown holding the image she obtained, with the crucifixion in the background.

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