Blessed Anthony Neyrot
A Dominican from Rivoli, Antoine Neyrot was captured by pirates and briefly renounced his faith in Tunis. Touched by grace, he performed pen…
Iconographic attribute
stones (stoning)
5 saints
Saint Desiderius of Vienne
Bishop of Vienne in the 6th century, Didier was a learned and zealous prelate, esteemed by Saint Gregory the Great. His opposition to the sc…
Saint James the Less (Apostle)
Cousin of Jesus and first bishop of Jerusalem, James the Less was nicknamed the Just for his exemplary virtue. A member of the Essenes and a…
Saint Maximus of Asia
A merchant in Asia during the 3rd century, Maximus courageously confessed his Christian faith following the edicts of Emperor Decius. After …
Saint Onesimus
A former servant of Philemon converted by Saint Paul, Onesimus became Bishop of Ephesus after Timothy. A zealous preacher, he was persecuted…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with stones (stoning)?
Saints depicted with stones (stoning): Blessed Anthony Neyrot, Saint Desiderius of Vienne, Saint James the Less (Apostle), Saint Maximus of Asia and Saint Onesimus.