Saint Agatha Hildegard
Wife of the Count Palatine Paul in the 11th century, Agatha Hildegard was unjustly accused of infidelity and thrown from the top of a keep b…
Iconographic attribute
tower
4 saints
Saint Avoye (Aurea)
A 3rd-century Sicilian princess, Avoye (born Aurée) joined her cousin Saint Ursula to flee marriage and dedicate herself to God. As the sole…
Our Lady of the Castle (Allauch)
Located on a rocky summit in Allauch, the sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Château finds its origin in an oratory founded by the Cassianite monks.…
Saint Simeon of Trier
A monk originally from Syracuse, trained in Constantinople and on Mount Sinai, Simeon traveled throughout Europe to collect alms. After many…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with tower?
Saints depicted with tower: Saint Agatha Hildegard, Saint Avoye (Aurea), Our Lady of the Castle (Allauch) and Saint Simeon of Trier.