Saint Adrian of Nicomedia
A pagan officer in Nicomedia, Adrian converted after admiring the steadfastness of Christian martyrs. Supported by his wife Natalie, he cour…
Iconographic attribute
keys
7 saints
Saint Baldomer (Galmier)
A 7th-century locksmith from Lyon originally from Forez, Baldomer (or Galmier) was distinguished by his charity toward the poor and his piet…
Saint Guy (Guidon) the Poor of Anderlecht
A devoted sacristan in Laeken, Guy was tempted by trade before a shipwreck brought him back to the spiritual life. He spent seven years on p…
Saint Peter Celestine (Celestine V)
An Italian hermit renowned for his holiness, Peter of Morrone was elected pope against his will in 1294 under the name Celestine V to end a …
Saint Peter in Chains
The feast of Saint Peter in Chains commemorates the miraculous deliverance of the Apostle Peter from Herod's prison in Jerusalem by an angel…
Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles
A Galilean fisherman who became the Prince of the Apostles, Saint Peter was chosen by Christ as the foundation of His Church. After evangeli…
Saint Raymond of Penyafort
A 13th-century Spanish Dominican, Raymond of Penyafort was a brilliant jurist, confessor to popes, and compiler of the Decretals. Co-founder…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with keys?
Saints depicted with keys: Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, Saint Baldomer (Galmier), Saint Guy (Guidon) the Poor of Anderlecht, Saint Peter Celestine (Celestine V), Saint Peter in Chains, Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles and Saint Raymond of Penyafort.