Saint Agobard of Lyon
Archbishop of Lyon in the 9th century, Agobard was a major figure of the Carolingian era, distinguished by his struggle against superstition…
Iconographic attribute
books or writings
3 saints
Saint Nicephorus of Constantinople
Patriarch of Constantinople in the 9th century, Nicephorus was a heroic defender of the holy icons against the iconoclast heresy. A former i…
Saint Nilus the Elder
A high dignitary and governor of Constantinople, Saint Nilus left his duties and family to embrace the solitary life on Mount Sinai with his…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with books or writings?
Saints depicted with books or writings: Saint Agobard of Lyon, Saint Nicephorus of Constantinople and Saint Nilus the Elder.