Saint Athanasia of Aegina
Twice widowed on the island of Aegina in the 9th century, Athanasia dedicated her life and possessions to God by founding the monastery of T…
Iconographic attribute
monastery model
4 saints
Venerable Guigo
Prior of the Grande Chartreuse in the 12th century, Guigues was the author of the first statutes of the Order of Saint Bruno. Under his lead…
Saint Isabel (Elizabeth) of France
A princess of France and sister of Saint Louis, Isabelle refused royal alliances to dedicate herself to God. She founded the monastery of Lo…
Saint Melanie the Younger
Born into an illustrious Roman family, Melania the Younger renounced an immense fortune to live in poverty and continence with her husband P…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with monastery model?
Saints depicted with monastery model: Saint Athanasia of Aegina, Venerable Guigo, Saint Isabel (Elizabeth) of France and Saint Melanie the Younger.