Saint Aureus and Saint Justina
Bishop of Mainz in the 5th century, Aureus was driven out by the Huns before returning to rebuild his city. He was massacred at the altar wi…
Iconographic attribute
altar
6 saints
Saint Cadoc
A Welsh prince who became a monk, Saint Cadoc founded the abbey of Llancarvan before exiling himself to Armorica to flee the Saxons. After e…
Saint Gatian
A disciple of the Apostles sent to evangelize Touraine in the 1st century, Gatien fought against Roman idolatry and founded the first church…
Saint Gohard of Nantes
Bishop of Nantes in the 9th century, Saint Gohard was massacred by the Normans in 843 during the sack of the city. He was killed at the foot…
Saint Matilda (Mahault)
Wife of Henry I and mother of Otto the Great, Saint Matilda was an Empress of Germany exemplary for her humility and charity towards the poo…
Saint Praetextatus of Rouen
Bishop of Rouen in the 6th century, Praetextatus was persecuted by King Chilperic for having married Merovech and Brunhilda. After an exile …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with altar?
Saints depicted with altar: Saint Aureus and Saint Justina, Saint Cadoc, Saint Gatian, Saint Gohard of Nantes, Saint Matilda (Mahault) and Saint Praetextatus of Rouen.