Guide
Mater Synagōges
3rd–4th Centuries
Related Primary Sources
Primary Source
Greek Inscription on Marble Sarcophagus from Rome
Here lies . . . ia Marcella, mother of the synagogue of the Augustesians. May (she?) be remembered (?). In peace her sleep.
Source: JIWE 2.542
Ellip…
Primary Source
Greek Inscription on Marble Catacomb Plaque from Rome
Here lies Simplicia, mother of the synagogue, who loved her husband . . . of the synagogue for his own spouse . . .
Source: JIWE 2.251
Primary Source
Latin Sarcophagus Inscription from Rome
Veturia Paula, placed in her eternal home, who lived 86 years 6 months, a proselyte for 16 years under the name of Sarah, mother of the synagogues of Campus and Volumnius. In peace her sleep.…
Primary Source
Latin Epitaph on Limestone Tablet from Brescia, Italy
For Coelia Paterna, mother of the synagogue of the Brixians.
Source: JIWE 1.5
Related Guide
Leadership of the Early Synagogue
1st–7th Centuries