Saint Cleopatra was a Christian saint born around 250 near Mount Tabor. After witnessing the martyrdom of Saint Varus, she moved his remains to her home in Daraa, Syria, to be buried with respect. Following the sudden death of her son, John, who had become a centurion, she sought comfort through prayer. After a dream involving the martyrs, she dedicated her life to religious devotion, living near the church she constructed over the graves of Varus and her son.
Life and devotion
Following the loss of her son, Cleopatra lived a life defined by prayer and fasting. She used her personal wealth to support the poor and resided near the site where she had interred the relics of Varus and John. The church she established over these graves became a place where people reported experiencing miracles. She remained dedicated to her faith until her death in 327.
Veneration
She is honored in both the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodoxy. Her feast day is observed on 19 October, a date shared with her son, John, who is also recognized as a saint in the Orthodox tradition. Her legacy is tied to the sacred site where she served God in her later years.