Saint Benezet (Benedict)
A humble shepherd from Savoy born in 1165, Bénézet received a divine command to build a bridge over the Rhône in Avignon. After proving his …
Iconographic attribute
crook
4 saints
Saint Germaine Cousin (Shepherdess of Pibrac)
Born infirm in Pibrac near Toulouse, Germaine Cousin lived a life as a shepherdess marked by poverty and the mistreatment of her stepmother.…
Saint Neomoise of Sambin
A shepherdess of great beauty in Sambin, Néomoise obtained from God that her foot be changed into a goose foot to discourage her suitors and…
Saint Thorette
A 12th-century shepherdess in the Bourbonnais, Thorette was distinguished by her piety and exemplary obedience. Known for her rural miracles…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with crook?
Saints depicted with crook: Saint Benezet (Benedict), Saint Germaine Cousin (Shepherdess of Pibrac), Saint Neomoise of Sambin and Saint Thorette.