Saint Basile
Roman martyr whose body was discovered in 1654 in the cemetery of Saint-Cyriaque with the symbols of virginity and martyrdom. Her relics wer…
Iconographic attribute
dove
8 saints
Saint Cunibert of Cologne
Bishop of Cologne in the 7th century, Cunibert was an influential advisor to the Merovingian kings Dagobert and Sigebert. A major figure in …
Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr
Miraculously elected pope after a dove landed on his head, Fabian was the first layman to accede to the pontificate. He organized the Church…
Saint Faith of Agen
A young virgin of the nobility of Agen, Saint Faith was martyred at the end of the 3rd century under the prefect Dacian. After miraculously …
Saint Marcellus of Die
Originally from Avignon and brother of Saint Petronius, Marcel became Bishop of Die in the 6th century despite his initial resistance. His e…
Saint Scholastica
Sister of Saint Benedict born in Norcia, Scholastica dedicated herself to religious life from childhood. She founded the monastery of Plomba…
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Born in 1226 into a noble Italian family, Thomas Aquinas joined the Order of Saint Dominic despite the violent opposition of his relatives. …
Saint Yves (Helory of Kermartin)
Born in Brittany in the 13th century, Saint Yves was an exemplary magistrate and priest, renowned for his integrity and his pro bono defense…