Saint Irene Collection

Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615. Creator: Dirck van Baburen
Saint Sebastian attended by Saint Irene and her Maid, 1615.

Saint Sebastian Attended by Saint Irene, c1889. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner
Saint Sebastian Attended by Saint Irene, c1889

St Sebastian Nursed by Irene and her Helpers, 1630-1638. Creator: Jacques Blanchard
St Sebastian Nursed by Irene and her Helpers, 1630-1638

Saint Sebastian Tended by the Pious Women, 1615. Creator: Schedone (Schidone), Bartolomeo (1570-1615)
Saint Sebastian Tended by the Pious Women, 1615. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene, ca 1649. Creator: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene, ca 1649. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene, 1620-1635. Creator: Bigot, Trophime (1597-1650)
Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene, 1620-1635. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene, Betveen 1650 and 1670. Creator: Lana, Ludovico (1597-1646)
Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene, Betveen 1650 and 1670. Found in the collection of the Collezione di BPER Banca, Modena

Interior of the Hagia Irene in Istanbul

Saint Sebastian Tended by the Holy Women, 1926-1930. Found in the Collection of Ferens Art Gallery

The Saints Sebastian, Irene and her Maid. Artist: Baburen, Dirck (Theodor), van (1595-1624)
The Saints Sebastian, Irene and her Maid. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Saint Sebastian Tended by the Holy Women, c. 1621. Artist: Ribera, Jose, de (1591-1652)
Saint Sebastian Tended by the Holy Women, c. 1621. Found in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

Saint Sebastian Tended Saint Irene Vicente Lopez
Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene; Vicente Lopez y Portana (Spanish, 1772 - 1850); 1795 - 1800; Oil on canvas; 78.7 × 64.5 cm (31 × 25 3, 8 in.)

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Sainted in her lifetime, Irene of Athens was an extraordinary woman who defied convention and inspired devotion. Born into a noble family in ancient Greece, she used her wealth and influence to support the poor and marginalized. Her selflessness earned her widespread admiration, but it also brought great personal cost - including the loss of loved ones due to persecution by those who saw her charitable work as a threat. Despite these challenges, Irene continued to serve others with unwavering dedication. She founded hospitals, orphanages, and schools throughout Athens, providing vital support during times of crisis. Her compassion and generosity inspired countless people to follow in her footsteps - including the young Saint John Chrysostom who would later become one of Christianity's most revered figures. Today, Irene is remembered as a beacon of hope and kindness - an ordinary person who did extraordinary things through faith and perseverance.