The Apostle Bartholomew is said to have been skinned alive.
St. Bartholomew is the saint traditionally associated with being flayed alive. He is often depicted in art with his skin removed and draped over his arm.
Matthew was declared a saint very early in the history of the church. He was one of the original 12 apostles of Jesus. Tradition states that he was skinned alive for his faith in India.
John the apostle, he was skinned and then boiled alive in burning oil.
No he is not alive because Saint Nick is not Alive either
She was alive. Once she ceased to be alive, she became a saint. Beyond that fact, there is no reliable information about the life of Saint Lucy.
they would drown and then they would be skinned alive
Yes. He was born as a Roman citizen in north Africa. However, he was not a black African.
as a form of torture yes. there are saints in the Catholic church you could read about
Yes, Saint Peter was the pope at the time.
not much..he was a saint
In Catholicism one must first die before they can earn the title 'saint.' Alexis died llong ago.
If you are in a state of grace in the eyes of the Lord, you are a saint. However, to be canonized a saint, you must be dead.