Saint Arnulf of Cysoing
A knight and squire in Flanders during the 8th century, Arnoul was distinguished by his charity toward the poor, going so far as to steal hi…
Iconographic attribute
bread
7 saints
Saint Franchy
A monk at the monastery of Saint-Martin de la Bretonnière, Franchy distinguished himself by his piety and a miracle related to baking. After…
Saint John the Almsgiver (Patriarch of Alexandria)
Patriarch of Alexandria in the 7th century, John the Almsgiver distinguished himself by his inexhaustible charity towards the poor, whom he …
Saint Melchizedek (King of Salem)
King of Salem and priest of the Most High in the 19th century BC, Melchizedek welcomed Abraham with bread and wine after his victory. A prop…
Blessed Nevolon
A 13th-century shoemaker from Faenza, Nevolon converted after a serious illness and dedicated himself to the poor. After pilgrimages to Rome…
Saint Wiborada
A noblewoman from Swabia in the 10th century, Guiborat dedicated herself to prayer and the care of the poor before becoming a recluse near t…
Saint Zita
A devoted servant in Lucca during the 13th century, Saint Zita sanctified her condition through work, prayer, and heroic charity toward the …