Madonna Leia and Baby Yoda by Sylver on Worth1000

Star Wars is a religious experience for many of us, whether or not we actually feel the Force. But some artists take it even further, depicting Star Wars characters as saints, martyrs and religious icons. (Pics)

Charlie Jane Anders of the science fiction blog io9 has assembled a gallery of some of the best photoshop pieces that blend Star Wars and Western religious art.   Check out the holy gallery.

Empire by Scott Erickson

Star Wars Religious Iconography from the Detroit Fringe Festival, image by eight.blocks on Flickr.

Pope Yoda from La Nuova Figurazione Italiana

 Saint C-3PO by Lincoln

The Blinding Of Stormtrooper (from The Blinding Of Samson) by steveRS on Worth1000

Boba Fett Shrine by Suckadelic, from 199x.org

Chewy & Eve by robotlick on Worth1000.

Last Supper by Eric DesChamps

Another Star Wars Last Supper by Sergej10 on Worth1000

The Ascension of Darth Vader by HoHouse on FreakingNews

Monks Yoda by bingobaby on Worth1000

Via io9