Saints and their Symbols I

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1. This 12th century English bishop is shown petting (or standing next to) a swan. St, Swithin St. Clement St. Augustine of Canterbury St. Hugh of Lincoln

2. This female martyr holds a basket of roses and fruit, or is shown handing it to a child (or an angel). Her name means "gift of God". St. Agnes St. Agatha St. Dorothy St. Lucy

3. In a famous representation in the Sistine Chapel (the "Last Judgement"), this apostle holds a knife and his own flayed skin (although he looks none the worse for wear). St. Bartholomew St. Matthew St. Jude St. Phillip

4. This Benedictine saint, known as the "Apostle of Germany" is usually shown taking an axe to an oak tree. St. Boniface St. Peter Martyr St. Hubert St. Frederick

5. This young female martyr (no one is quite sure when, or if, she actually lived) wears a crown and stands in front of a tower with three windows (or holds a miniature version of same). She also holds a sword and/or a palm branch. St. Justina St. Barbara St. Joan of Arc St. Maria Gorretti

6. This French Visitation nun born in 1647, is depicted kneeling before, or leaning her head against a vision of Jesus revealing His Sacred Heart. Or she may hold a flaming heart, crowned with thorns, in her hand. Although she was French, many an Irish Catholic girl has borne her name(s). St. Margaret Mary Alacoque St. Madeleine Sophie Barat St. Colette St. Louise de Marillac

7. This young French peasant girl kneels in a grotto (now world famous) before the Virgin Mary, who is distinctively dressed all in white with a pale blue sash. St. Catherine Laboure St. Bernadette Soubirous St. Colette St. Germaine of Pibrac

8. One of the most popular and well-loved saints (especially by children, of whom he is patron), he is usually depicted in bishop's garb holding three golden balls in one hand. St. Nicholas St. Hugh of Lincoln St. Augustine St. Thomas Becket

9. This pious 12th century Polish Queen is usually depicted as crowned and quite well dressed, but barefoot. Oddly, she holds a pair of shoes under her arm (no owl, though). St. Matilda St. Cunegund St. Hedwig St. Ludmilla

10. This Italian saint, born in 480 A.D., founded the order which bears his name. He is sometimes depicted sitting at table looking in dismay at a broken cup. The rule of his order was "Pray and work". His sister was a nun of the same order. St. Francis of Assisi St. Benedict St. Meinrad St. Dominic

11. This New Testament saint is usually depicted either at his wedding holding a flowering almond branch (or a lily)or carrying his famous foster son holding same. Or he may be shown at work with a saw, hammer, or drill. St. Zachary St. Joseph St. Luke St. Gabriel

12. This early Christian martyr is shown holding a gridiron (on which he was roasted) and a palm branch. St. Lawrence St. Vincent St. Stephen St. Blaise

13. This 7th century Irish monk is shown holding a spade or other gardening tool. St. Anthony the Abbot St. Columba St. Benedict St. Fiacre

14. This very young female martyr holds a lamb (her name means lamb) and a palm branch (or a sword). St. Catherine St. Lucy St. Agatha St. Agnes

15. This 7th century French bishop (a street in Paris is named after him)holds his crozier and (incongruously) a baker's peel. St. Germaine of Auxerre St. Hilary of Poitiers St. Honore St. Marcel