Iconographic attribute

drawn sword

2 saints

Saint Bavo, Count of Hesbaye

Feast: October 1st • 7th century

A noble Count of Hesbaye with a violent temperament, Bavo converted after the death of his wife under the influence of Saint Amand. He distr…

Feast: September 4th

Successor to Moses, Joshua led the Hebrews in the conquest of the Promised Land. He is famous for crossing the Jordan River on dry ground, c…

Which saints are depicted with drawn sword?

Saints depicted with drawn sword: Saint Bavo, Count of Hesbaye and Saint Joshua.