St. Edith Stein

St. Edith Stein

Radically Loyal 1891–1942

Patronage Converts, Atheists, Writers & Loyalty

Feast Day August 9

Edith was born Jewish and a self-proclaimed atheist. As she navigated life, she found Teresa of Avila's autobiography, which inspired her to become a Catholic and eventually a Carmelite nun. She was arrested during World War II. A Dutch official offered her an escape before she was sent to prison, but she declined so as not to abandon the other prisoners, and was martyred.

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Saint Edith, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may embrace who I am, that no matter what escapes are offered, I will do what is right for me and those around me.

Prayer

Artistic Process

Hydrangeas & More

Original Photo

I finding this image was fun because there are options for Edith Stein’s photos. I chose this one of her wearing a hat because I really wanted to show the ordinariness of her.

I chose these flowers for the composition. Edith came across as purple for the most part and I just wanted to give proper colors revolving around this theme.