St. Genesius of Rome
St. Genesius of Rome
Method Actor d. c. 300
Patronage Broadway Shows, Comedians, Musicians, & Actors
Feast Day August 11
Genesius was an actor in Rome. Whilst performing in a play that mocked Christian Baptism, he had a realization and change of heart that maybe Christianity was real. Genesius’s conversion led to sharing his faith with his fellow actors and the audience. Refusing to denounce his faith, Genesius was martyred.
Small Snippet
Saint Genesius, intercede to the Holy Ghost that I may never scoff or belittle other people for their beliefs, that my kindness may show them the face of God.
Prayer
Artistic Process
A variety of depictions of the saint, and other sources of inspiration.
Inspiration
This is my pencil sketch.
Sketch
The tragedy and comedy masks symbolize theater and broadway productions. This is used because Genesius was a performer himself.
Broadway
Calla Lilies
these flowers are typically used with images of martyrs as well.
I too these palm photos, and they symbolize his maryrdom.
Palms
