Trivia - April 5

Question: Which saint is often shown using a veil to wipe Christ's face on his way to Golgatha?  What other name is she known by?

Bonus question: Name the Biblical gospel(s) in which this chance encounter is related.


Answer: Saint Veronica (also called Berenike or Berenice)

Bonus Answer: Veronica is not mentioned in the Bible. Her story is a tradition of the church.