They are followed by people carrying flags representing various saints.

Sint is the usual form in Dutch names to represent saints.

In the Rurikid family, it was customary for a groom to present his bride an icon representing her patron saint.

The facade is decorated with numerous statues representing nobles, saints, and allegorical figures.

The sword is Saint Martin's attribute, thus representing the church's patron saint.

The keys are Saint Peter's attribute, thus representing the town's and the church's patron saint.

There is a 16th-century statue of Madonna in marble and Byzantine frescos representing saints.

The lily refers to Saint Mary, thus representing the chapel's patron saint.

The knife is Saint Bartholomew's attribute, thus representing the church's patron saint.

The collection also includes some sculptures and woodwork, usually representing angels, saints and the Virgin Mary.