Saint Amos, Prophet
A former shepherd of Tekoa who became one of the twelve minor prophets, Amos exercised his ministry during the reigns of Uzziah and Jeroboam…
Iconographic attribute
herds
5 saints
Saint Cuthman of Steyning
An Anglo-Saxon saint of the 9th century, Cuthman distinguished himself by his filial piety, caring for his elderly mother after his father's…
Saint Elric (Aldric)
Born of the royal blood of France, perhaps the last of the Carolingians, Aldric renounced his nobility to become a shepherd at the Premonstr…
Saint Eumachius (Chamassy)
Of modest origins in Périgueux, Eumache was an exemplary shepherd in the service of the lady Boëze before retiring into solitude. Having bec…
Saint Neomoise of Sambin
A shepherdess of great beauty in Sambin, Néomoise obtained from God that her foot be changed into a goose foot to discourage her suitors and…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with herds?
Saints depicted with herds: Saint Amos, Prophet, Saint Cuthman of Steyning, Saint Elric (Aldric), Saint Eumachius (Chamassy) and Saint Neomoise of Sambin.