"St. Denis"
First bishop of Paris, patron saint of France. Martyred by beheading.
"St. George and the Dragon"
Patron saint of many countries, most notably England. Defeated a dragon.
"Demetrios of Thessaloniki"
A military saint of the Orthodox. Often seen with St. George.
"St. Demetrius"
Martyred when he was run through with spears while imprisoned.
"Death of a Star"
The end of Lucifer, the Morning Star, and the beginning of Satan.
"St. Sebastian"
Martyr, shot through with arrows.
"St. Michael"
St. Michael trampling Satan, as in the Book of Revelation. The text comes from the Vulgate of the same chapter.
"Lucifer"
A transition from an angel to the devil.
"St. Peter"
Stories of his method of crucifixion inspired this piece.
"St. Joan of Arc"
Visited by three saints, Joan was compelled to serve her king and God.
