Patron Saint

who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints

that lies open before him. Saint Mark the Evangelist is the patron saint of Venice, a city dear to the

martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary

/griffins. The mythological winged lion symbolizes St. Mark the Evangelist, the patron saint of the Republic

a personal or familial devotional commission, possibly connected to the baptismal or patron saints

is remembered as a patron saint of Oceania Fidel Santos is a contemporary artist whose work is

Augsburg. One titled "Vertumnus and a Nymph Playing With Apples." The other "Mercury the Patron Saint of

right hand. She is the Patron Saint of Cataluna, Spain and also of the Minor Basilica in the town of

Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo (Antioch, ca. 240 – Formia, 303) was an Italian bishop and patron

is remembered as a patron saint of Oceania Fidel Santos is a contemporary artist whose work is

symbol of courage, resilience and strength. St. Michael is the patron saint of those who serve in the

symbol of courage, resilience and strength. St. Michael is the patron saint of those who serve in the

draft horse, referencing the traditional Leonhardi processions held in honour of St Leonhard, patron

the patron saint of plague victims, pilgrims, and dogs. He is depicted here in classic iconography

comfortable feel. Saint Christopher is revered as the patron saint of travelers, and his name, meaning "Christ

Saint Joan of Arc is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her

Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo (Antioch, ca. 240 – Formia, 303) was an Italian bishop and patron saint

Christopher is the patron saint of all travellers. Christopher means 'Christ bearer' in Greek, or freely

Christopher is the patron saint of all travellers. Christopher means 'Christ bearer' in Greek, or freely

Sierra de la Demanda, in La Rioja (Spain), a community of which she is the patron saint and one of the

, patron saint of travellers, but its popular name suggesting consecration to Holy Virgin comes from the

polychromed wooden sculpture representing a bishop, probably Saint Nicholas or another patron saint, made in

figure in Christian tradition, known as the mother of the Virgin Mary and patron saint of mothers

saints in church history. Saint Anthony of Padua is also known as patron saint of lost things. The

Isidore the Laborer, patron saint of farmers and rural devotion, rendered with the restrained poetry and

(San Camilo), Patron Saint of The Sick, Peru, Cusco, circa 1760. This devotional retablo is

Cuzco School Oil on Canvas Painting of San Isidoro the Laborer, patron saint of farmers and

best known as the patron saint of armourers, artillerymen, military engineers, miners and others who

This beautiful antique shell cameo depicts St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, seated at an

considered the patron saint of sailors, having been confused with Saint Erasmus of Formia (Sanct'Elmo). In

Width : 50 cm Depth : 28 cm Limewood Good state of conservation Patron Saint of the city and

developed into its current form in the 20th century. The event honors San Juan Bautista, the patron saint of

christianus that is the Christian knight. Indeed Saint George was adopted as patron saint by the crusaders

Patron Saint of political prisoners, imprisoned people, prisoners of war, and captives, women in labour

became the patron saint of hunters, archers, and forest workers. Though rooted in hagiographic tradition

This expressive folk sculpture depicts San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers, shown

Early 18th Century Spanish carved-wood polychromed sculpture of Saint Apollonia of Alexandria

was established to honor Saint Januarius, the patron saint of Naples, and was intended to promote

patron saint of the Tercios of Flanders and Italy on December 8, 1585, and converted into a precept in

its importance in Spain, where it was named patron saint of the Tercios of Flanders and Italy on

was the patron saint of archers. The arrow artifact is hand-carved and hand-painted with mecca gold

This late 19th century Mexican Folk Art devotional painting depicts St. Rita of Casia, the patron

tradition associated particularly with Venice, where Saint Mark served as patron saint and spiritual emblem

made him one of the patron saints of the early Christian churches. He is also considered the patron

Hubert, the patron saint of hunters. This engraving is part of Christian Friedrich Schwan’s celebrated

. The Order of Saint Hubert, established in 1444 to honor Saint Hubert, the patron saint of hunters, was

protection for all in need. St. Nicholas is often portrayed in religious icons as the patron saint of

. Joan of Arc is one of the patron saints of France, a world-famous personality whose story has inspired

, subsequently published in a series of engravings honouring patron Saints. The gentle modelling of her face and

arrows and was the patron saint of archers. The arrow artifact is hand-carved and hand-painted with

, a martyr, who was burned at the stake. In 1920, she became the Patron Saint of France. This double

Noyon. For centuries he was worshiped as the patron saint of the goldsmith, of which many works of art

consequently known as "Uncle of the Nation." The patron saint of actors, he is always shown with a pair of

consequently known as "Uncle of the Nation." The patron saint of actors, he is always shown with a pair of

his right hand pressed close to his body. He is the patron saint of professions related to animals

St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was a the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps

black-line rain pots. Their Feast day is September 2nd honoring their patron saint, St. Stephen. Photo