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The name has been in use since the 4th century AD and is popular in Christianity because of Saint Veronica and her Veil of Veronica. According to Christian legend, Saint Veronica gave Jesus her handkerchief to wipe his face while he was carrying the cross, and his image was miraculously imprinted on it. In medieval times, the Veil of Veronica was considered "the true image" of Jesus.