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The Filialkirche in Poitschach in the parish of St. Ulrich near Feldkirchen is dedicated to the 14 holy helpers - detail of the high altar.(Bild: Diözese Gurk Broschüre Nothelferkirchen Martin Assam)

Three virgins, three bishops, three knights ... - Only 14 emergency helpers are supposed to cover all problems. Only one church is consecrated to the entire round.

"Barb'ra with the tower, Margarete with the worm and Katharina with the wheel, these are the three holy maidens" - this popular saying is used to name the three ladies in the ranks of the 14 holy helpers, along with their attributes as saints. But the highly revered group of the 14 holy helpers also includes eleven men - and among them, surprisingly, lesser-known saints such as Cyriacus and Pantaleon.