Saint James of Sasseau
A former Greek soldier who became a priest, Saint Jacques de Sasseau settled as a hermit in Berry in the 9th century after a journey through…
Iconographic attribute
pit
4 saints
Venerable Magdalene of Japan
A young 17th-century Japanese Dominican tertiary, Magdeleine dedicated herself to God after the martyrdom of her parents. After a life as a …
Saint Philip of Heraclea
Bishop of Heraclea, Philip refused to surrender the holy books to the Roman authorities. After seven months of captivity and numerous tormen…
Saint Phocas the Gardener
A gardener in Sinope, Phocas hospitably welcomed the soldiers who came to put him to death, digging his own grave during the night before su…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with pit?
Saints depicted with pit: Saint James of Sasseau, Venerable Magdalene of Japan, Saint Philip of Heraclea and Saint Phocas the Gardener.