Blessed Adalberon II
Son of the Duke of Lower Lorraine and nephew of Hugh Capet, Adalberon II became Bishop of Metz in 984. Renowned for his immense charity, he …
Historical markers
10th century
45 saints referenced
Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg
A monk of Saint-Maximin in Trier, Adelbert was first sent to evangelize the Rugians in Pomerania before becoming abbot of Wissembourg. In 97…
Saint Adelaide (Empress of Germany)
Daughter of the King of Burgundy, Adelaide was successively Queen of Italy and Empress of Germany. Despite the persecutions of Berengar II a…
Saint Aderald of Troyes
Archdeacon of Troyes in the 10th century, Adérald distinguished himself by his austere piety, his twelve pilgrimages to Rome, and his journe…
Saint Anastasius of Sens
Elected Archbishop of Sens in 968, Anastasius was a virtuous, building-focused prelate who laid the foundations of the current cathedral. He…
Blessed Bennon
A canon of Strasbourg who became a hermit in Switzerland, Bennon restored the site of Einsiedeln before being appointed bishop of Metz in 92…
Saint Bernard of Menthon (Apostle of the Alps)
A 10th-century Savoyard nobleman, Bernard of Menthon fled a prestigious marriage to dedicate himself to God in Aosta. Having become an archd…
Saint Berno, Abbot of Baume and founder of Cluny
The son of a Burgundian nobleman, Bernon became a monk at Autun before restoring the abbey of Baume and founding that of Gigny. In 910, with…
Saint Beuvon (Bobon)
A 10th-century Provençal nobleman and soldier, Beuvon distinguished himself through his piety and bravery by driving the Saracens from La Ga…
Saint Bruno the Great
Son of Henry the Fowler and Saint Matilda, Bruno the Great was a major prelate and statesman of the 10th century. Archbishop of Cologne and …
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
Instituted by Saint Odilo of Cluny and extended to the universal Church, this day is dedicated to the relief of the souls in Purgatory. Thro…
Saint Dunstan of Canterbury
Saint Dunstan was an illustrious Archbishop of Canterbury and advisor to several kings of England in the 10th century. An austere monk and v…
Blessed Eberhard
Coming from an illustrious Swabian family, Eberhard was initially a worldly provost in Strasbourg before converting through the influence of…
Saint Edith of England
Daughter of King Edgar, Saint Edith was raised at the monastery of Wilton where she dedicated herself to God from childhood. She refused the…
Saint Edward II, King of England
Son of King Edgar, Edward II was crowned King of England with the support of Saint Dunstan. His reign, marked by charity, was cut short by h…
Saint Ethelwold of Winchester
A monk of Glastonbury who became Bishop of Winchester in the 10th century, Saint Ethelwold was a great monastic reformer in England. Under t…
Saint Fulcran of Lodève
Bishop of Lodève in the 10th century, Fulcran distinguished himself by his great purity and apostolic firmness, notably against the Count of…
Saint Gausbert of Cahors
Bishop of Cahors in the 10th century, Gausbert was a prelate admired for his learning and charity towards the poor. A friend of Saint Géraud…
Saint Gauzlin of Toul
Raised at the court of France, Gauzlin became Bishop of Toul in 922. A great monastic reformer and builder, he obtained temporal sovereignty…
Saint Gerard of Macon
Bishop of Mâcon in the 10th century, Gérard was distinguished by his learning and virtue before renouncing his office in 927 to retire to th…
Saint Gerard of Toul
Born in Cologne, Gerard became Bishop of Toul in 963, leaving his mark on the city with monumental constructions including the Saint-Étienne…
Saint Germain of Montfort
Born in Belgium in the 10th century, Germain was the tutor of Saint Bernard of Menthon before becoming a Benedictine monk at Savigny and the…
Saint Grimbald
A learned religious of the Abbey of Saint-Bertin, Grimbaud was called to England by King Alfred the Great to restore science and piety. Pres…
Blessed Hugh of Poitiers
A monk and founder of the priory of Anzy-le-Duc in the 10th century, Hugh of Poitiers was a model of charity and monastic prudence. Known fo…
Saint Israel of Le Dorat
Saint Israël was a canon regular of Le Dorat renowned for his learning and humility at the turn of the millennium. A teacher in Limoges and …
Saint John of Vandières
A 10th-century Lorrain religious figure, John of Vandières distinguished himself by his erudition and asceticism at the Abbey of Gorze. Sent…
Saint Ludmila (Ludomila)
Duchess of Bohemia converted by Saint Methodius, Ludmila dedicated her life to the evangelization of her people and the Christian education …
Blessed Manasses I
Coming from the Champagne nobility, Manasses I became bishop of Troyes in 965. He reformed his clergy, weakened by Norman invasions, by impo…
Saint Marcella of Auvergne
Born in Chauriat at the end of the 9th century, Marcelle was a shepherdess who caused a miraculous spring to gush forth while praying for th…
Saint Matilda (Mahault)
Wife of Henry I and mother of Otto the Great, Saint Matilda was an Empress of Germany exemplary for her humility and charity towards the poo…
Saint Mayeul of Cluny
Fourth Abbot of Cluny in the 10th century, Mayeul was one of the greatest monastic reformers in Europe. Captured by the Saracens and having …
Saint Nilus of Rossano (the Younger)
Saint Nilus of Rossano, a major figure of 10th-century Italo-Greek monasticism, lived a life of rigorous asceticism between Calabria and Rom…
Saint Odilo of Cluny
The fifth Abbot of Cluny in the 11th century, Odilo is famous for having instituted All Souls' Day on November 2nd. A great diplomat and pro…
Saint Odo (Eudes) of Cluny
The second abbot of Cluny and a major figure of the 10th-century monastic reform, Odo dedicated his life to restoring Benedictine discipline…
Our Lady of Beaune (Virgin of Good Succor)
Venerated in Beaune since the 10th century, this wooden Black Madonna is famous for her numerous miracles, notably in 1290 and during the ch…
Our Lady of the Marsh (Fougères)
A granite statue from the 10th or 11th century, Notre-Dame du Marais was buried during the destruction of the Château de Fougères in 1166 be…
Saint Peter Orseolo (Pietro Orseolo)
Doge of Venice elected in 976, Peter Urseolo governed with wisdom before renouncing power to embrace monastic life under the influence of Ab…
Saint Reynold of Cologne
A monk in Cologne and presumed grandson of Charlemagne, Reynold was tasked with supervising the construction of the Saint Pantaleon monaster…
Blessed Saudrade
Abbot of Gladbach in the 10th century, Saudrade was unjustly deposed by Archbishop Warin before becoming the confessor of Empress Adelaide a…
Blessed Theodoric I
Theodoric I, son of Count Everard of Saxony and relative of Emperor Otto the Great, was Bishop of Metz in the 10th century. A great founder …
Saint Tryphon of Constantinople
A humble monk who became Bishop of Constantinople, Saint Tryphon was the victim of a political ruse in 945. Deceived by Theophanes of Caesar…
Saint Ulrich (Udalric)
Bishop of Augsburg in the 10th century, Saint Udalric was an exemplary pastor and a fierce defender of his city against the Hungarian invasi…
Saint Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia
Duke of Bohemia in the 10th century, Wenceslas ruled with exemplary piety and charity, protecting the poor and prisoners. Despite the favor …
Saint Wiborada
A noblewoman from Swabia in the 10th century, Guiborat dedicated herself to prayer and the care of the poor before becoming a recluse near t…
Saint Wolfgang of Pfullingen
A Benedictine monk who became Bishop of Regensburg in the 10th century, Wolfgang distinguished himself by his apostolic zeal in Hungary and …