saints
Example Sentences
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An exhibition marking the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death shows how his humble life inspired the artists who adorned his namesake basilica and changed the way sacred figures were depicted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
A steady stream of pilgrims passes through the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi to see the saint’s remains, placed on public display to mark the 800th anniversary of his death.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
We’ve come for the smaller festival, San Fermín Txikito, held each Fall to commemorate the saint’s original canonization, before the Summer celebrations stole Hemingway’s heart and the international spotlight.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025
“Lux Vivens,” produced by David Lynch and featuring Scottish fiddle player Jocelyn Montgomery, must be the first to put a saint’s songs on the popular culture map.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
They referred to various saint’s days that had significance to members of the family, but none related to me.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
