Saint Albert of Liège
Son of the Count of Louvain, Albert was elected Bishop of Liège but faced opposition from Emperor Henry VI. After being confirmed by Pope Ce…
Iconographic attribute
dagger
6 saints
Saint Canute IV (Knut), King of Denmark and Martyr
King of Denmark in the 11th century, Canute IV distinguished himself by his piety, his zeal for the Church, and his rigorous justice. His de…
Saint Edward II, King of England
Son of King Edgar, Edward II was crowned King of England with the support of Saint Dunstan. His reign, marked by charity, was cut short by h…
Saint Frederick of Utrecht
Grandson of King Radbod, Frederick became Bishop of Utrecht in the 9th century. A great reformer and evangelizer of Frisia, he fought agains…
Blessed Margaret of Leuven
A virtuous servant in Louvain in the 13th century, Margaret took a vow of chastity and served the poor in the inn of her relative Amand. In …
Saint Praetextatus of Rouen
Bishop of Rouen in the 6th century, Praetextatus was persecuted by King Chilperic for having married Merovech and Brunhilda. After an exile …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with dagger?
Saints depicted with dagger: Saint Albert of Liège, Saint Canute IV (Knut), King of Denmark and Martyr, Saint Edward II, King of England, Saint Frederick of Utrecht, Blessed Margaret of Leuven and Saint Praetextatus of Rouen.