Saint Baussenge (Balseme)
A deacon from central France, Baussenge became the apostle of Arcis-sur-Aube in the early 5th century. During the barbarian invasions of 407…
Iconographic attribute
head carried in hands
5 saints
Saint Clair (Vexin)
A priest originally from England, Saint Clair went into exile in Neustria to lead a life of asceticism and prayer. After living as a hermit …
Saint Elophe
A 4th-century martyr under Julian the Apostate, Saint Elophe was beheaded near Soulosse after converting hundreds of people. Tradition recou…
Saint Emygdius of Ascoli
Originally from Trier, Saint Emygdius converted at the age of 23 and set out to evangelize Rome and then Ascoli Piceno, where he was ordaine…
Saint Lena or Natalena
The ninth daughter of the governor Frédélas of Pamiers in the 4th century, Natalène escaped infanticide thanks to a providential interventio…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with head carried in hands?
Saints depicted with head carried in hands: Saint Baussenge (Balseme), Saint Clair (Vexin), Saint Elophe, Saint Emygdius of Ascoli and Saint Lena or Natalena.