Saint Livinus (Liévin)
An Irish bishop of the 7th century, Saint Livin left his country to evangelize Flanders and Brabant. After a life of miracles and preaching,…
Iconographic attribute
overturned idol
4 saints
Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff
Originally from Cardiff, Mellon converted in Rome before being miraculously designated by an angel to become the first bishop of Rouen. He e…
Saint Patrick (Patricius)
Born in Gaul and captured by pirates, Patrick lived six years in slavery in Ireland before escaping. Trained by Saint Germanus of Auxerre an…
Saint Willehad
An 8th-century Anglo-Saxon missionary, Willehald evangelized Frisia and Saxony under the protection of Charlemagne. After surviving several …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with overturned idol?
Saints depicted with overturned idol: Saint Livinus (Liévin), Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff, Saint Patrick (Patricius) and Saint Willehad.