Blessed Andrew of Segni
Coming from the illustrious family of the Counts of Segni, Andrew renounced princely honors to become a Franciscan monk. He lived as a hermi…
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Iconographic attribute
5 saints
Coming from the illustrious family of the Counts of Segni, Andrew renounced princely honors to become a Franciscan monk. He lived as a hermi…
Born a slave in Sicily to African parents, Benedict was freed at birth and initially led a rigorous life as a hermit before joining the Orde…
A 15th-century Franciscan friar, Bernardino of Feltre overcame his small stature and shyness to become one of Italy's greatest preachers. He…
A nobleman of Piacenza in the 14th century, Conrad embraced poverty after causing an accidental fire and saving an innocent man from unjust …
A 15th-century Spanish Franciscan religious, Didacus distinguished himself by his profound humility, his charity toward the sick, and his mi…
Saints depicted with Franciscan habit: Blessed Andrew of Segni, Saint Benedict the Moor (Benedict of San Fratello), Blessed Bernardino of Feltre, Saint Conrad of Piacenza and Saint Didacus (Diego) of Saint Nicholas.