People and entities commonly described or once thought of as saints in Christian beliefs. The images of many of these figures follow a consistent theme showing a particular aspect of their life history, or of their death. As such the symbolism within the image made recognition of saint possible in different compositions. Often the donor of a statue, painting, or stained glass window, would incorporate an image of a saint associated with the person commissioning the work.
- Saint-Thomas-Becket
Archbishop of Canterbury who opposed Henry II of England, and was killed in Canterbury Cathedral by two knights from Henry's court, in 1170.
- Saint-Timothy
First century bishop of Ephesus who was a follower of St Paul, and the recipient of Paul's Epistles to Timothy.
- Saint-Vincent
Patron saint of winemakers, was a Spanish martyr from the 3rd century. Legend is that his donkey eat the leaves of some vines and that those vines produced the best wine. He is supposed to have been killed by being roasted on a gridiron.
See "The Golden Legend" for the medieval life of saint Vincent.
- Saint-Vincent-Paul
17th century French priest. He was taken captive by Turkish pirates, he became a dedicated to helping the poor, and galley slaves.
- Simon-the-Zealot
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, Simon the Zealot is distinguished by his title, which suggests he may have belonged to a Jewish nationalist movement before following Jesus. Little is known about his life, but tradition holds that he preached the Gospel after the Resurrection and was martyred for his faith. He symbolizes zeal, devotion, and missionary courage.
- Thomas-Aquinas
Italian Dominican theologian, and one of the most important medieval philosophers.
- Virgin-Mary
In Christianity, the Virgin Mary is Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus Christ, revered for conceiving him through the Holy Spirit while remaining a virgin. She is venerated as the Blessed Mother of God and holds a central role in Christian theology, liturgy, and devotion.