Iconographic attribute

sword in the chest

2 saints

Saint Justina of Padua

Feast: October 7th • 1st century

Born in Padua in the 1st century, Justina was the daughter of the prefect Vitalian, who was converted by Saint Prosdocimus. Consecrated to G…

Feast: April 29th • 13th century

Born in Verona to Cathar parents, Peter joined the Dominican Order and became a fierce preacher against heresy in Italy. Appointed inquisito…

Which saints are depicted with sword in the chest?

Saints depicted with sword in the chest: Saint Justina of Padua and Saint Peter of Verona (Peter Martyr).