St. Catherine of Alexandria – Virgin Martyr of Wisdom and Royal Grace

Step into the radiant majesty of St. Catherine of Alexandria, crowned in divine wisdom and clothed in martyr’s red. This regal portrait presents the scholarly saint in a richly detailed basilica, adorned with golden architecture that reflects her noble birth and heavenly crown.

She stands serene and dignified, holding the spiked breaking wheel — the instrument of her attempted martyrdom — and an open book symbolizing her unmatched intellect and defense of the Faith. A luminous golden halo surrounds her, highlighting her sanctity and fearless devotion.

This masterpiece captures both the royal dignity and theological brilliance of one of the most venerated virgin martyrs in Church history.

Short Biography:

St. Catherine of Alexandria (c. 287–305) was a noblewoman and scholar from Egypt known for her beauty, intellect, and unwavering faith. A convert to Christianity, she confronted Emperor Maxentius for persecuting the Church and publicly debated his pagan philosophers — converting many through her wisdom.

When she refused to renounce Christ or marry the emperor, she was sentenced to death by a spiked breaking wheel. Miraculously, the wheel shattered upon her touch, and she was ultimately beheaded. Angels are said to have carried her body to Mount Sinai, where a monastery in her name still stands.

She is a patron of philosophers, students, and young women, and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Symbolism in the Art:

• Golden spiked wheel – The miraculous instrument of her failed execution

• Open book – Her profound intellect and defense of Christian truth

• Royal robe and crown – Her noble heritage and spiritual sovereignty

• Basilica background – Reflects her timeless role in the Church’s scholarly tradition

• Golden halo – Denotes her sainthood and radiant purity

Perfect For:

• Catholic students, scholars, and teachers

• Girls discerning vocations or entering confirmation

• Feast day displays or digital classroom devotionals

• Home prayer spaces and theology libraries

• Lovers of sacred art and historical saints

Product Details:

• Format: Digital Download

• Included File: 1 High-Resolution PNG (portrait orientation)

• Style: Ultra-detailed, regal Renaissance-inspired sacred realism

• Suggested Use: Ideal for fine art printing or educational devotional use

Patronage & Feast Day:

• Patron Saint of: Philosophers, students, scholars, unmarried women

• Feast Day: November 25

• Titles: Virgin Martyr, Defender of the Faith, Fourteen Holy Helpers

“I am wholly given to my Lord Jesus Christ, and He alone shall have me.”
Let St. Catherine inspire bold wisdom, holy courage, and uncompromising faith.