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The Stained Glass Windows of Chartres Cathedral
The 167 stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, built 1190-1220 CE, are the most complete group surviving anywhere from the Middle Ages. Several windows date to the mid-12th century CE while over 150 survive from the early 13th century...

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A Brief History of Saint Patrick's Day: From Snakes to Shamrocks
Saint Patrick’s Day is a celebration on March 17th, commemorating the death of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland which is very interesting since he was born neither a Christian nor an Irishman! Saint Patrick is best known as...

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Saint Jerome in his Study by Antonello da Messina
A painting of Saint Jerome in his study by Antonello da Messina, c. 1475 CE. (National Gallery, London)

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Icon of Saint Basil
This icon from the 11th century CE depicts Saint Basil (also known as Basil the Great and Basil of Caesarea), who lived c. 330 CE to 379 CE. Located in St. Sophia Cathedral, Kiev.

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Saint George
A modern statue of Saint George. Komsomolskaya Square, Moscow.

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Ecstasy of Saint Francis by Giovanni Bellini
The Ecstasy of Saint Francis painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini (c. 1430- 1516 CE). Completed by 1480 CE. (Frick Collection, New York)

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The Crucifixion of Saint Peter by Caravaggio
Oil on canvas painting The Crucifixion of Saint Peter by Caravaggio, 1601 CE.
Cerasi Chapel, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome.

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Saint Benedict of Nursia
A 15th century CE fresco detail depicting Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480 – c. 543 CE), an important figure in the spread of Christian Monasticism. (Museo di San Marco, Florence)

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Saint John the Baptist by Ghiberti
A statue of Saint John the Baptist by the Italian Renaissance artist Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455 CE). The figure stands in the exterior wall of the Church of Orsanmichele in Florence. Completed c. 1415 CE.

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Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1620.
Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena.