Saint SusannaAltar
Mosaic
Crypt Church in the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington
I have no further description of this artwork at this time
Martyr Susanna the Virgin, according to Christian legend, was the daughter of Presbyter Gavinius and a niece of the Holy Bishop Caius of Rome (283–296).
She was raised in strict Christian piety and in her youthful years dedicated herself to God. The family of the saint was related to the emperor Diocletian (284–305), who heard reports of her virtue and beauty…
Zaidan Gallery 
Leave a comment