The Chair of Saint Peter at Antioch
This entry from the Petits Bollandistes explains the feast of the Chair of Saint Peter at Antioch, celebrated on February 22, and recalls th…
Iconographic attribute
cathedra
4 saints
Saint Faustus of Riez
Originally from Great Britain, Faustus was the third abbot of Lérins before becoming Bishop of Riez in 461. A great theologian and defender …
Saint Sanctinus
A disciple of Saint Denis, Saintin was the first bishop of Meaux before being sent to evangelize Verdun by divine command. After twenty-one …
Saint Yves (Yves Hélory)
A 13th-century Breton priest and jurist, Saint Yves is the patron saint of lawyers and the poor. Canonized in 1347 by Clement VI, his cult i…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with cathedra?
Saints depicted with cathedra: The Chair of Saint Peter at Antioch, Saint Faustus of Riez, Saint Sanctinus and Saint Yves (Yves Hélory).