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.…
Iconographic attribute
distaff
5 saints
Saint Marcella of Auvergne
Born in Chauriat at the end of the 9th century, Marcelle was a shepherdess who caused a miraculous spring to gush forth while praying for th…
Saint Menehould of Perthes
Daughter of the Count of Perthois in the 5th century, Ménehould consecrated her virginity to God along with her six sisters. She distinguish…
Saint Saturnina
A noblewoman from Germania who vowed her virginity to God, Saturnine fled to Sains-lez-Marquion to escape an arranged marriage. Discovered b…
Saint Viergue (Virgin)
Saint Viergue was a humble shepherdess of Poitou who attained sanctity through obscure piety. According to popular tradition, she took refug…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with distaff?
Saints depicted with distaff: Saint Germaine Cousin (Shepherdess of Pibrac), Saint Marcella of Auvergne, Saint Menehould of Perthes, Saint Saturnina and Saint Viergue (Virgin).