Saint Veronica
deity Catholic single tradition · 1
Saint Veronica is the patron saint of photography. Her patronage stems from the story of how her veil miraculously received the imprint of Christ's face after she wiped off the blood and sweat.
When
- Attested period
- 1800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Became patron saint of photography in the 19th century.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“For example, when photography emerged in the 19th century, Saint Veronica became its patron saint, owing to how her veil miraculously received the imprint of Christ's face after she wiped off the blood and sweat..”
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