Their actual birth dates are not recorded but they were born sometime in the late second century. Both were martyred on March 7, 203, it is believed. Both were young at the time and probably born about the year AD180.
They are honored because both of them died as martyrs for the faith.
Perpetua has written: 'The Passion of SS. Perpetua and Felicity, MM'
No, they weren't. St. Perpetua was a young expectant mother and St. Felicity was her slave. They were arrested for converting to Christianity and executed at Carthage by decree of Emperor Septimius Severus.
She is an apocryphal saint, not mentioned in the Bible- she is linked with Felicity ( Happiness) it is said they were Twin Sisters- Felicity and Perpetua, if you change this to Felicity In Perpetua- Happy all the time- a nice motto for an amusement park! so be it. Some have argued these Roman-era girls were Siamese Twins.
There are several saints named Felicity. However, Felicity of Rome was probably born towards the beginning of the second century A.D.
Which St. Felicity? There are many saints by that name - both male and female.
Which St. Felicity? There are many saints by that name - both male and female.
St. Felicity lived in Carthage, South Africa. St. Felicity was imprisoned alongside St. Perpetua and she died in the year 203.
Saints Perpetua and Felicity were known for their martyrdom in the early Christian church. They were executed in Carthage in 203 AD for refusing to renounce their Christian faith. Their courageous stand and steadfast faith during their imprisonment and eventual death have been celebrated by Christians as a powerful example of devotion to God.
Monica had three children: Augustine the eldest, Navigius the second, and a daughter, Perpetua. I can find no reference to either Navigius or Perpetua having been declared as saints.
There are a number of saints named Felicity. You will have to be more specific.
There are several saints named Felicity but none are American.