Saint Almachius (Telemachus)
A hermit from the East, Almachius (or Telemachus) traveled to Rome in 404 to put an end to the circus games. He threw himself into the arena…
Iconographic attribute
pilgrim's costume
4 saints
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 Reinelde (Reinildis)
A noble virgin of Hainaut in the 6th century, Reinelde refused marriage to dedicate herself to God. After a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she…
Saint Silverius
Son of Pope Hormisdas, Silverius was elected pope in 536. He firmly opposed Empress Theodora, who sought to impose the Eutychian heresy. A v…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with pilgrim's costume?
Saints depicted with pilgrim's costume: Saint Almachius (Telemachus), Saint Guy (Guidon) the Poor of Anderlecht, Saint Reinelde (Reinildis) and Saint Silverius.