She was born in the Levant in the eighth century AD to a rich family living in Syria and when she grew up, she committed her life to chastity in honor of Jesus Christ.
[1][2] During a period of turmoil that was experienced in the era of Marwan II Caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate, some of his soldiers attacked the monastery of the Archangel Michael for the purpose of plundering and raping nuns.
When Veronica learned of their plans, she deceived them by telling them she possessed magical oil that can protect them in battle.
To convince the soldiers of its effectiveness, she applied the oil to her neck and told them to strike her.
Shocked by the outcome, the soldiers then fled the monastery without plundering anything inside or harming the nuns.