Saint Ursula at Koln
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Saint Ursula at Koln
Saint Ursula A depicted on the occasion of her arrival, accompanied by 11 thousand other virgins, at Koln, where one and all will become martyrs
4th century
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Accompanied Arrival Depicted Koln Martyrs Occasion Thousand Ursula Virgins
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In this evocative 4th century image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, Saint Ursula is depicted as she arrives at Cologne (Kolkata in German), accompanied by an esteemed retinue of 11,000 virgin maidens. The scene captures the moment of their arrival, filled with anticipation and awe, as the group sets foot on the shores of the Rhine River in present-day Germany. Saint Ursula, a legendary British princess and martyr, is renowned for her exceptional piety and unwavering dedication to the Christian faith. According to the hagiographic account, she embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome to marry a pagan prince, but instead chose to dedicate her life to God. En route to Rome, she and her companions were intercepted by the Huns, who demanded that Ursula and her virgins convert to their pagan beliefs or face death. Refusing to compromise their faith, the group was martyred, thus becoming an enduring symbol of Christian martyrdom. This powerful image, with its intricate details and rich symbolism, highlights the awe-inspiring arrival of Saint Ursula and her companions at Cologne. The city, which would later become a significant center of Christian pilgrimage, is depicted as a welcoming and sacred place, where the martyrs would find their final resting place. The image's intricate details, from the flowing robes of the virgins to the delicate folds of their veils, serve to underscore the reverence and devotion that surrounded Saint Ursula and her companions during their final moments. The image, a testament to the enduring power of faith and the strength of the human spirit, continues to captivate and inspire viewers more than 1,600 years after it was first created.
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