Saint Arnulf of Cysoing
A knight and squire in Flanders during the 8th century, Arnoul was distinguished by his charity toward the poor, going so far as to steal hi…
Iconographic attribute
bread
11 saints
Blessed Christian of Douai
A priest at the parish of Saint-Albin in Douai, Blessed Christian distinguished himself through his inexhaustible charity and miracles of th…
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (Widow)
Daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth was married to the Landgrave of Thuringia before dedicating herself entirely to charity and humil…
Saint Franchy
A monk at the monastery of Saint-Martin de la Bretonnière, Franchy distinguished himself by his piety and a miracle related to baking. After…
Saint John the Almsgiver (Patriarch of Alexandria)
Patriarch of Alexandria in the 7th century, John the Almsgiver distinguished himself by his inexhaustible charity towards the poor, whom he …
Lino Maupas
Father Lino Maupas (1866-1924) was a Venerable Franciscan friar, known for his heroic devotion to the poor, prisoners, and the marginalized …
Saint Melchizedek (King of Salem)
King of Salem and priest of the Most High in the 19th century BC, Melchizedek welcomed Abraham with bread and wine after his victory. A prop…
Blessed Nevolon
A 13th-century shoemaker from Faenza, Nevolon converted after a serious illness and dedicated himself to the poor. After pilgrimages to Rome…
Ubaldesca Taccini
Ubaldesca Taccini (1136-1206) was an Italian Hospitaller nun of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, renowned for her devotion to the poor …
Saint Wiborada
A noblewoman from Swabia in the 10th century, Guiborat dedicated herself to prayer and the care of the poor before becoming a recluse near t…
Saint Zita
A devoted servant in Lucca during the 13th century, Saint Zita sanctified her condition through work, prayer, and heroic charity toward the …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with bread?
Saints depicted with bread: Saint Arnulf of Cysoing, Blessed Christian of Douai, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (Widow), Saint Franchy, Saint John the Almsgiver (Patriarch of Alexandria), Lino Maupas, Saint Melchizedek (King of Salem) and Blessed Nevolon.