Iconographic attribute

head carried in hands

2 saints

Saint Savinian (Sabinien)

Feast: January 29th • 3rd century

Originally from Samos, Savinien fled to Gaul to practice his Christian faith. After converting many people in Troyes, he endured various tor…

Feast: December 9th • 1st century

The daughter of a proconsul of Limoges converted by Saint Martial, Valerie took a vow of virginity and distributed her wealth to the poor. R…

Which saints are depicted with head carried in hands?

Saints depicted with head carried in hands: Saint Savinian (Sabinien) and Saint Valerie of Limoges.