Saint Abraham of Chidane
Born in Mesopotamia in 300, Abraham fled his marriage to live as a hermit near Edessa. Ordained a priest, he converted a village of idolater…
Iconographic attribute
cloak
6 saints
Saint Arnulf of Vendôme
Born in Vendôme in the 11th century, Arnoux became a monk at the Abbey of the Holy Trinity before being retained in Rome by Pope Alexander I…
Saint Elijah of Tishbe
A major Old Testament prophet from Tishbe, Elijah fought against idolatry during the reign of Ahab. Famous for miracles such as the multipli…
Blessed Gerard
Blessed Gerard (c. 1040-1120) is the founder of the Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, recognized for his heroic charity towa…
Maria Anna Saltini Testi
Marianna Saltini, known as Mamma Nina (1889-1957), was an Italian widow, founder of the Casa della Divina Provvidenza and the congregation o…
Saint Naamas of Rodez
A deacon of Rodez in the 5th century, Naamas was a disciple of Saint Amans renowned for his power over demons. Summoned to Rome by the emper…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with cloak?
Saints depicted with cloak: Saint Abraham of Chidane, Saint Arnulf of Vendôme, Saint Elijah of Tishbe, Blessed Gerard, Maria Anna Saltini Testi and Saint Naamas of Rodez.