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Perhaps that is the true "or" in the title—not an either/or, but an unbearable both. And until the film resurfaces (or the dove finally flies), the 2005 version of Saint Eulalia’s death remains a ghost in the machine of sacred art, waiting for its resurrection.

She was torn with iron claws and burned with torches. martyr or the death of saint eulalia 2005

Refusing to worship Roman gods, Eulalia was subjected to a series of tortures: the rack, hooks tearing her flesh, and burning torches applied to her sides. According to legend, her wounds bled profusely, and as she died, a white dove flew from her mouth toward heaven, causing the Roman soldiers to flee. Her cry—"Lord, look upon my wounds"—became a staple of Mercedarian iconography. Perhaps that is the true "or" in the

In 2005, the contemporary art world was captivated by a striking reinterpretation of hagiography: , a high-definition video work by the renowned artist Bill Viola . Refusing to worship Roman gods, Eulalia was subjected