Saint Bernard of Menthon (Apostle of the Alps)
A 10th-century Savoyard nobleman, Bernard of Menthon fled a prestigious marriage to dedicate himself to God in Aosta. Having become an archd…
Iconographic attribute
chained demon
4 saints
Saint Cyriacus, deacon, and his companions
A Roman deacon under Diocletian, Cyriacus was condemned to forced labor for assisting Christians building the Baths. After delivering the da…
Saint Dymphna
A Christian princess from Ireland, Dympna fled to Belgium with the priest Gerebernus to escape the incestuous desires of her pagan father. F…
Saint Juliana of Nicomedia
A Christian virgin from Nicomedia, Juliana refused to marry the prefect Evilatius to preserve her faith. After triumphing over a demon in pr…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with chained demon?
Saints depicted with chained demon: Saint Bernard of Menthon (Apostle of the Alps), Saint Cyriacus, deacon, and his companions, Saint Dymphna and Saint Juliana of Nicomedia.