Saint Alban of Verulam
A noble citizen of Verulamium in the 4th century, Alban converted to Christianity after offering hospitality to the priest Amphibalus. To sa…
Iconographic attribute
holding her head in her hands
9 saints
Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (First Bishop of Paris)
A member of the Areopagus of Athens converted by Saint Paul, Dionysius became the first bishop of the city before being sent to evangelize t…
Saint Gaudens
A thirteen-year-old shepherd in the Nébouzan during the 5th century, Gaudens was beheaded by the Arians under the reign of Evaric for refusi…
Saint Hilarian
An 8th-century priest and confessor to Charlemagne, Hilarian exercised his ministry in Rouergue despite Saracen invasions. After being behea…
Saint Justus of Auxerre (Child)
A nine-year-old child from Auxerre, Just set out to free his enslaved uncle in Amiens following a divine vision. On the return journey, he w…
Saint Lucian of Aquitaine
Originally from Aquitaine, Saint Lucain was a zealous missionary who traveled through Gaul to preach the Gospel. Arrested in Paris, he endur…
Saint Nicaise (Nigaise)
Originally from Athens and converted by Saint Paul, Saint Nicaise was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize Gaul. After slaying a dragon …
Saint Procula
A princess of Rouergue devoted to God, Procula fled Rodez to escape a forced marriage to the lord Géraud. Having taken refuge near Gannat, s…
Saint Solange of Berry
A shepherdess from Berry born in Villemont, Solange dedicated her virginity to God from childhood. Pursued by Bernard of Gothia who wished t…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with holding her head in her hands?
Saints depicted with holding her head in her hands: Saint Alban of Verulam, Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (First Bishop of Paris), Saint Gaudens, Saint Hilarian, Saint Justus of Auxerre (Child), Saint Lucian of Aquitaine, Saint Nicaise (Nigaise) and Saint Procula.