Venerable Gertrude van Oosten
A Beguine in Delft in the 14th century, Gertrude van Oosten led a life of humility and manual labor after forgiving her unfaithful fiancé. F…
Iconographic attribute
spindle
5 saints
Saint Marcella of Auvergne
Born in Chauriat at the end of the 9th century, Marcelle was a shepherdess who caused a miraculous spring to gush forth while praying for th…
Saint Menehould of Perthes
Daughter of the Count of Perthois in the 5th century, Ménehould consecrated her virginity to God along with her six sisters. She distinguish…
Saint Pharaildis
Coming from an illustrious family of Austrasia, Saint Pharaildis lived in the 8th century. Although forced into marriage, she kept her virgi…
Saint Viergue (Virgin)
Saint Viergue was a humble shepherdess of Poitou who attained sanctity through obscure piety. According to popular tradition, she took refug…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with spindle?
Saints depicted with spindle: Venerable Gertrude van Oosten, Saint Marcella of Auvergne, Saint Menehould of Perthes, Saint Pharaildis and Saint Viergue (Virgin).