Persis Περσίς

Persis was a female Christian mentioned by Paul in his greetings to the church in Rome (Rom.16.12). Paul describes her as "the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord." This brief mention suggests that Persis was a dedicated and hardworking member of the Christian community in Rome. The fact that Paul specifically mentions her and commends her for her work in the Lord indicates that she played a significant role in the church, possibly in serving or ministering to others. The name Persis suggests that she may have been of Persian origin or descent.