Saint Abel
The second son of Adam and Eve, Abel is the first martyr in human history. A pious shepherd whose sacrifice was accepted by God, he was murd…
Iconographic attribute
lamb
6 saints
Saint Agnes
A young Roman girl of thirteen, Agnes refused to marry the prefect's son to dedicate herself to Christ. After being miraculously protected i…
Saint Agnes of Montepulciano
Born in 1274 in Tuscany, Agnes of Montepulciano manifested early piety before becoming a major figure of the Order of Saint Dominic. A found…
Saint Clement of Rome (Pope and Martyr)
The third successor of Saint Peter, Clement was a Roman pontiff exiled to Crimea by Trajan for his faith. There, he performed the miracle of…
Saint Colette (Nicole)
Born miraculously in Corbie, Colette dedicated herself to a life of austerity before becoming the great reformer of the Order of Saint Clare…
Saint John the Baptist (the Forerunner)
Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, John the Baptist is the Precursor sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. After a life of rigorous ascetici…