Saint Ursula & virgins
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Saint Ursula & virgins
Saint Ursula of Koln, about to be martyred with her 11 companions each of whom is attended by 1000 virgins, but nasty Attila the Hun will spare not a single one of them
4th century
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1000 Attended Attila Companions Koln Martyred Nasty Spare Ursula Virgins
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In this evocative 4th century image from Mary Evans Picture Library, Saint Ursula of Cologne, a noblewoman and virgin, stands resolute before the advancing army of Attila the Hun. Surrounded by her 11 companions, each accompanied by a thousand virgin attendants, Ursula prepares for the imminent martyrdom that will seal their fates. The legend of Saint Ursula, a popular tale of faith and martyrdom, tells of her journey from Britain to Rome to marry a suitor she had never met. En route, she and her companions encountered a pagan prince, who demanded that they convert to his faith or face execution. Refusing to renounce their Christian beliefs, Ursula and her companions were sentenced to death. As the Hun army closed in, a miraculous event occurred: the ground beneath Ursula and her companions opened up, revealing a hidden well filled with water. The virgin attendants, who had been sent to fetch water for their mistresses, were called upon to shield them from harm. As they drew water from the well, they were transformed into holy virgins, numbering one thousand each, who protected Ursula and her companions from the Huns' swords. Despite this divine intervention, Attila the Hun, enraged by their defiance, ordered the execution of every single virgin, including Ursula and her companions. The martyrdom of Saint Ursula and her companions is a testament to their unwavering faith and commitment to their beliefs, even in the face of certain death. This powerful image captures the essence of their story, immortalizing their courage and devotion.
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