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A cephalophore (from the Greek for "head-carrier") is a saint who is generally depicted carrying their severed head. In Christian art, this was usually meant to signify that the subject in question had been martyred by beheading. Depicting the requisite halo in this circumstance offers a unique challenge for … See more
The topos can be traced to two sources. In a sermon on Saints Juventinus and Maximinus, John Chrysostom asserted that the severed head of a martyr was more terrifying to the … See more
A cephalophoric legend of Nicasius of Rheims tells that at the moment of his execution, Nicasius was reading Psalm 119 (Psalm 118 in the Vulgate). When he reached the verse "Adhaesit … See more
In Dante's Divine Comedy (Canto 28) the poet meets the spectre of the troubadour Bertrand de Born in the eighth circle of the Inferno, carrying his severed head in his hand, slung by its hair, like a lantern; upon seeing Dante and Virgil, the head begins to speak. See more
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• Celtic decapitation – Total … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Cephalophores: 6 Saints Who Carried Their Own Heads
These saints, also known as “head bearers,” are said to have been beheaded yet miraculously picked up their own severed heads. Their stories are a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and the enduring belief in the divine.
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The Decapitated Saints Who Still Managed to Hold …
Oct 30, 2015 · Christian saints are far from the first or last people whose headless bodies have been endowed with life, or whose severed heads have retained the power to speak. In Greek myth, Orpheus’...
The Saint Who Preached a Sermon After Being …
Oct 2, 2019 · Beheaded under the persecution of Catholics by Roman emperor Decius, Saint Denis picked up his own head and preached a sermon on repentance. Little is known of Saint Denis, other than he was the Bishop of …
Have you ever prayed to a cephalophore? It's Catholic …
Feb 21, 2024 · Saints who carried their own severed head after having been decapitated are among the most memorable forms of Church iconography. It almost sounds pagan, even blasphemous.
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The Head-Carriers: Headless Saints from Saint Denis …
Nov 11, 2014 · Known as cephalophores, literally “head-carriers” in Greek, these headless saints all suffered martyrdom by decapitation. Although depicting cephalophores may at first seem straightforward, artists have struggled for …
Denis of Paris - Wikipedia
Denis is the most famous cephalophore in Christian history, with a popular story claiming that the decapitated bishop picked up his head and walked several miles while preaching a sermon on repentance. He is venerated in the Catholic …
Can headless martyrs really walk? The belief in …
Mar 30, 2023 · Saint Denis of Paris holding his severed head. Mid-15th century depiction from an illuminated prayer book (Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Ms. 5, fol. 35v, 84.ML.723.35v). The halos surrounding his decapitated head as well …
Headless Catholic Saints: Church’s Creepiest Stories …
Nov 1, 2019 · After his execution by beheading, his head was kicked into a well, but the water inside swelled and gushed out the saint’s head. The rest of his body walked toward the head, picked it up, and carried it around the city.
The Severed Holy Head of Saint Catherine of Siena
Dec 10, 2018 · Saint Catherine of Siena was a legendary mystic who is attributed with many miraculous occurrences throughout her short life. She was well known for receiving the stigmata, having divine visions, and even on occasion having …
Losing their heads - St. John the Baptist (and …
Aug 26, 2023 · There are dozens of other decapitated saints known for standing up and carrying their heads after their deaths, often preaching or praising God as they did so. Today, St. Denis is recognized as the patron saint of, among …
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