Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Born in Fontaines into a noble family, Bernard entered Cîteaux in 1113, bringing with him his brothers and many companions. Founder of the A…
Iconographic attribute
instruments of the Passion
4 saints
Clare of Montefalco
Augustinian nun of Montefalco (1268-1308), abbess and mystic of the Passion of Christ; canonized by Leo XIII in 1881. Feast day August 17.
Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi
Born into an illustrious Florentine family, Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi entered the Carmel where she lived a life marked by mystical ecstasies …
Saint Veronica Giuliani
Born Ursula Giuliani in 1660, she entered the Capuchin order in Città di Castello under the name Veronica. A mystic favored with visions and…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with instruments of the Passion?
Saints depicted with instruments of the Passion: Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Clare of Montefalco, Saint Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi and Saint Veronica Giuliani.