Loxuru
Graf von Kreuzigung
No, but she's sometimes referred to as the patron saint of the lumberjacks! Protecting those who cut down trees as a sweet revenge?
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Ancient Martyrs
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Frank Petrexa
Tribune
I recall reading some years ago that Philomena was declared a saint based solely on an inscription in the catacombs, and that the Catholic Church "de-sainted" her because there was no other evidence. In the Middle Ages, sainthood was a thing--like rock stars today.
Naraku
Draconarius
There are some artists who depicted her head downward with the trees tied to her ankles, which I suppose i more realistic, although I doubt any trees could be used to tear a person apart.
Also, clearly some of these artist had never seen a palm tree.
poem21045
Tribunus Plebis
From the Wikipedia article on Dismemberment:
"Torn apart by two trees
Roman military discipline could be extremely severe, and the emperor Aurelian (r. 270–275 CE), who had a reputation for extreme strictness, instituted the rule that soldiers who seduced the wives of their hosts should have their legs fastened to two bent-down trees, which were then released, ripping the man in two.[23] Similarly, in an unsuccessful rebellion against the emperor Valens in 366 CE, the usurper Procopius met the same fate.[24]
After the defeat of Darius III by Alexander the Great, the Persian monarchy was thrown into turmoil, and Darius was killed. One man, Bessus, claimed the throne as Artaxerxes V, but in 329 BCE, Alexander had him executed. The manner of Bessus' death is rather disputed, and Waldemar Heckel writes:[25]
The method of tying people to bent down trees, which are then allowed to recoil, ripping the individual to pieces in the process is, however, mentioned by several travelers to nineteenth century Persia. The British diplomat James Justinian Morier travelled as a special envoy to the Shah in 1808, and Morier writes the following concerning then prevailing criminal justice:[26]
Fun times!
Frank Petrexa
Tribune
There's a patron saint of gamblers? Wouldn't that be a subset of greed, one of the seven deadly sins?
Loxuru
Graf von Kreuzigung
There are more of them : Saint Cajetan (1480-1547) is the patron saint of unemployed, gamblers, document controllers, gamers and good fortune (there is no sure reason why, maybe because he refused any kind of property?)! In Guatemala, a local Saint Simon (with syncretic roots in Mayan religion) is veneered as the patron saint of the drunk and the gamblers. Saint Bernadino of Siena (1380-1444) is the patron saint of gambling addicts and compulsive gamblers (and of advertising and communications).
About the deadly sin aspect, I recall a quote from the movie 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', by Angel Eyes (the Bad) :
"Even the filthiest beggar has a protecting angel!"
Sts.Basilissa and Anastasia. Day Memory 15 \ 28 April. Martyrs Basilissa and Anastasia, of Rome, disciples of Apostles Peter and Paul / Православие.Ru
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stepnash
Magistrate
The ancient martyr described here is St beta. A good description of this martyrdom could read "THE LAST NAIL"
(A translation of the Latin inscription under the original drawing says,
"I would rather die on the cross than to willingly share the governor's bedchamber").
After the girl had admitted to being a Christian and spurned the governor's advances, he had a stripped and tied to his bed where he took his pleasure of her anyway and when she continued to profess her faith, he ordered that she be taken outside the city walls and nailed naked to a cross.
The illustration shows her in a state of religious ecstasy awaiting the completion of her martyrdom, while the executioner collects the last nail.
(A translation of the Latin inscription under the original drawing says,
"I would rather die on the cross than to willingly share the governor's bedchamber").
After the girl had admitted to being a Christian and spurned the governor's advances, he had a stripped and tied to his bed where he took his pleasure of her anyway and when she continued to profess her faith, he ordered that she be taken outside the city walls and nailed naked to a cross.
The illustration shows her in a state of religious ecstasy awaiting the completion of her martyrdom, while the executioner collects the last nail.
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poem21045
Tribunus Plebis
She looks to me, from her lack of clothing, to be an open Beta.
I'll bet she came back as St. Stable Release.
sifax
Senator
Martyrdom of Santa Eulalia de Barcelona by Bartolomé Ordóñez (XVI c.). Trascoro of Barcelona Cathedral
The Roman magistrate tries to convince the young Eulalia to make sacrifices to the Emperor.
Eulalia is whipped tied in a column. The saint appears bare-chested but has a loincloth on her waist.
The small breast of Santa Eulalia show her youth
Santa Eulalia is then laid down in a brazier with burning coals.
It is not well appreciated but the saint seems to be completely naked while suffering fire torture.
Finally Santa Eulalia is crucified in an x cross
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St. Beta \ Beata \ Benedicta.
Actually that's St Catherine of Alexandria, as imagined by Pietro Ricchi - a very sensuous baroque painter, he seemed to specialise in martyrs and other girls in peril rolling their eyes heavenward.
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Needless to say, those carvings have played a great part in my fantasy life since I was a young and impressionable age!
Sts.Agape, Chionia, Irene. Day Memory 16 \ 29 April. Agape, Chionia, and Irene - Wikipedia
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stepnash
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Oh well ! I suppose I should have known that my alterations couldn't fool the experts on this forum.
Sts.George and Alexandra of Rome. Day Memory 23 April\ 06 May. Alexandra of Rome - Wikipedia
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Sts.Timothy and Maura. Day Memory 03 \ 16 May. Holy Martyrs Timothy and Maura – Orthodox Road
