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Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
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Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867. Date: 2018
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Saint Antoninus of Pamiers: A Devoted Christian Missionary and Martyr of the Early Middle Aages This lithograph portrays Saint Antoninus of Pamiers, an early Christian missionary and martyr, who played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Christianity in the regions of Rouergue in France and Castile and Leon in Spain during the 4th and 5th centuries. Saint Antoninus is the patron saint of the cities of Pamiers in France, Palencia and Medina del Campo in Spain. The illustration, created by Llanta, is taken from the "Cronica General de Espana," a historic and descriptive account of Spain's provinces published in Asturias and Leon in 1867. The image showcases Saint Antoninus as a clergyman, dressed in the liturgical vestments of the Roman Catholic Church. He wears a chasuble, a long, sleeveless outer garment, and a dalmatic, a vestment worn over the tunic and chasuble during the Mass. The saint's hair is styled in a simple, short cut, and his head is adorned with a halo, symbolizing his sainthood. The saint holds a cross in his right hand, a symbol of his Christian faith, and wears a crown on his head, possibly indicating his status as a bishop or martyr. The engraving also depicts a visigothic age, as evidenced by the clothing and hairstyle of the saint. Saint Antoninus's legacy as a missionary and martyr continues to inspire and influence the Christian faith in Europe and beyond. His story serves as a reminder of the courage and dedication of early Christians during the Middle Ages, who spread the teachings of Christianity despite the challenges and persecutions they faced.
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