Saint Albin of Angers
A Breton nobleman who became a monk at Nantilly and later an abbot, Aubin was elected Bishop of Angers in 529. A tireless preacher and prote…
Iconographic attribute
armor
6 saints
Saint Emilian (Emiland)
Bishop of Nantes in the 8th century, Emilian took up arms to defend France against the Saracen invasion. After liberating Sens and rescuing …
Saint Gengulphus (Gingolph)
A Burgundian lord and warrior under Pepin the Short, Gengoul distinguished himself by his piety and patience in the face of his wife's infid…
Saint Hippolytus the Jailer
A Roman soldier and jailer converted by Saint Lawrence, Hippolytus was martyred under Emperor Valerian for burying his master. After refusin…
Joan of Arc (The Maid of Orléans)
Joan of Arc, a simple shepherdess from Domremy, received at the age of thirteen the divine command to deliver France from the English. After…
Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia
Duke of Bohemia in the 10th century, Wenceslas ruled with exemplary piety and charity, protecting the poor and prisoners. Despite the favor …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with armor?
Saints depicted with armor: Saint Albin of Angers, Saint Emilian (Emiland), Saint Gengulphus (Gingolph), Saint Hippolytus the Jailer, Joan of Arc (The Maid of Orléans) and Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia.