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XXIII.I-II · The Martyrdom of Saint Serapion

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Are you purposeful enough to give your life for your beliefs? Between the s.VIII and the s.XV, for over 600 hundred years, the constant armed confrontations in Spain produced numerous war prisoners. Friars of the Order of the Mercedarians (Ordo Beatae Mariae de Mercede Redemptionis Captivorum, founded by Peter Nolasco in Barcelona, year 1218) dedicated themselves to the ransom of slaves. Saint Serapion was known for his dedication to this mission and for willingly going into captivity himself in order to secure the release of other slaves. It's a model of selflessness and courage for his beliefs and willingness to sacrifice himself for others. This 1628 oil on canvas painting by Francisco de Zurbarán, reflects his martyrdom after being held captive during his last redemption of slaves, where the ransom in exchange for his life didn't arrive in time and he was killed by the Saracens; they ripped apart his guts and dismembered him. It is depicted bounded to a cross in saltire, giving his last breath with a pale face and surrendering into his Mercedary robes. The painting shows his pain and suffering without needing to show any blood. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · XXIII.I-II · The Martyrdom of Saint Serapion · 🔥sutan (2023) .GIF, 7.21 Mb, 06:00 secs., 1778x2040.

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