St. Denis: Bishop and Martyr. Died Circa 250. Also known as St Dionysius of Paris. Patron Staint of Paris and France. He is invoked against headaches. Depicted as a headless bishop, carrying his head. May have a palm, sword or book, and his clothes may be covered with fleur-de-lys

St. Francis of Assisi: Founder. 1181-1226. Patron Saint of Italy, Italian Merchants, And Ecology and Ecologists. Depicted in a Franciscan Habit, usually with the stigmata and with a winged crucifix before him. Also shown preaching to the birds or propping up a falling church, or kneeling before a crib

St. Francis Borgia: Invoked against Earthquakes.

St. Gerard of Brogne: Abbot. Died 959. Especially known for the sweetness of his temper. Depicted in art with St. Peter consecrating his church, or by Ss. Peter and/or Eugenius appearing to him, or holding the church in his hand.


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