Saint Gregory of Spoleto
A priest in Spoleto under Diocletian, Gregory devoted himself to prayer and miracles before being arrested for overturning idols. After surv…
Iconographic attribute
sword (decapitation)
3 saints
Saint Marcellinus, Statesman
Secretary of State to Emperor Honorius, Marcellinus was an exemplary layman and a close friend of Saint Augustine. Tasked with presiding ove…
Saint Plato of Ancyra
A noble Christian of Ancyra in the 4th century, Platon distributed his wealth to the poor before being arrested under Diocletian. He endured…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with sword (decapitation)?
Saints depicted with sword (decapitation): Saint Gregory of Spoleto, Saint Marcellinus, Statesman and Saint Plato of Ancyra.