Saint Achaire (Acaire)
A monk of Luxeuil trained under the influence of Saint Columbanus, Achaire became Bishop of Noyon and Tournai in the 7th century. An advisor…
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228 saints referenced
Saint Achard of Jumièges
A 7th-century nobleman from Poitou, Achard renounced a military career to dedicate himself to God. After thirty-five years at Saint-Jouin, h…
Saint Adalbaud of Ostrevant
A noble leude at the court of Dagobert I, Adalbaud married Saint Rictrude and founded the monastery of Marchiennes. Father of four children …
Saint Adelphus of Remiremont
Grandson of Saint Romaric, Adelphe was trained by Saint Arnulf of Metz before becoming abbot of the double monastery of Remiremont in the 7t…
Saint Agilus (Ail)
Born to Burgundian nobles, Saint Agile was entrusted as a child to Saint Columbanus at Luxeuil. After a mission of evangelization in Bavaria…
Saint Agricol of Avignon
Born in Avignon in the 7th century, Agricol trained at the Abbey of Lérins before becoming coadjutor and then successor to his father, Saint…
Saint Algis (Adalgis)
An Irish monk of the 7th century and disciple of Saint Fursey, Algis settled in Thiérache to evangelize the rural populations. He founded a …
Saint Amalbert
Son of Saint Germer and Saint Domane, Amalbert was a young nobleman raised at the palace school by Saint Ouen. A warrior and advisor to Dago…
Saint Amand of Maastricht
Saint Amand was one of the greatest missionaries of the 7th century, evangelizing Flanders, the Slavic lands, and Vasconia. Bishop of Maastr…
Saint Amatus (Aimé)
Archbishop of Sens in the 7th century, Saint Amat was unjustly exiled by King Theuderic to Péronne and then to Flanders. He lived his final …
Saint Amatus of Grenoble
A nobleman from Grenoble, Saint Amé was a monk at Agaune and then at Luxeuil before founding the double monastery of Remiremont with Saint R…
Saint Anastasius (Magundat)
A former Persian magus and soldier named Magundat, Anastasius converted to Christianity after seeing the Holy Cross captured by Khosrow. Hav…
Saint Anastasius of Sinai
A monk and priest at Mount Sinai in the 7th century, Anastasius was a staunch defender of orthodoxy against Monophysite heresies. Nicknamed …
Saint Annemond (Chamond)
Archbishop of Lyon in the 7th century and former advisor to Clovis II, Saint Annemond was a zealous pastor and the mentor of Saint Wilfrid. …
Saint Ansbert (Austrebert)
A noble chancellor under the Merovingian kings, Ansbert renounced the world after a virginal marriage with Saint Angadrisma to become a monk…
Saint Aquilin of Bayeux
A nobleman from Bayeux and soldier under Clovis II, Aquilin took a vow of continence with his wife before dedicating himself to the poor in …
Saint Arbogast
An anchorite in the Vosges and later Bishop of Strasbourg in the 7th century, Arbogast was an advisor to King Dagobert II. He is famous for …
Saint Arnulf (Arnoul)
Bishop of Metz in the 7th century and ancestor of the Carolingian dynasty, Saint Arnoul abandoned his office to end his life as a hermit in …
Saint Artemius of Sens
A nobleman married before becoming Bishop of Sens in 579, Saint Arthème is known for having converted the great Spanish criminal Bond. He di…
Saint Asterius
A nobleman from Périgord born in the 6th century, Saint Astier trained under Saint Cybard before converting his pagan family. He lived as a …
Saint Attala of Bobbio
Born in Burgundy, Saint Attala was a disciple of Saint Columbanus at Luxeuil and later at Bobbio, where he became the second abbot in 615. H…
Saint Aubert of Cambrai
Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the 7th century, Saint Aubert was an influential pastor close to King Dagobert I. He played a major role in t…
Saint Audebert of Senlis
Bishop of Senlis in the 7th century, Audebert began his religious life as an anchorite at Villemétrie before being called to the priesthood …
Saint Austregisilus (Outrille)
A nobleman from Bourges and officer at the court of King Guntram, Austregisilus renounced marriage for the priesthood following divine signs…
Saint Avitus II
The twenty-ninth Bishop of Clermont, Avitus II succeeded Saint Praejectus in 679. During his ten-year episcopate, he dedicated himself to th…
Saint Baldomer (Galmier)
A 7th-century locksmith from Lyon originally from Forez, Baldomer (or Galmier) was distinguished by his charity toward the poor and his piet…
Saint Baldwin (Baudoin)
Brother of Saint Anstrude and son of Saint Salaberga, Baudouin was an archdeacon of Laon in the 7th century. Known for his integrity and def…
Saint Basin, Bishop of Trier
Coming from the illustrious family of the dukes of Austrasia, Basin was abbot and then archbishop of Trier during the reign of Childebert II…
Saint Bavo, Count of Hesbaye
A noble Count of Hesbaye with a violent temperament, Bavo converted after the death of his wife under the influence of Saint Amand. He distr…
Saint Benedict Biscop
An English nobleman who became a monk at Lérins, Benedict Biscop founded the abbeys of Wearmouth and Jarrow in the 7th century. A great trav…
Saint Benedict II
A Roman by birth and an expert in ecclesiastical chant, Benedict II was elected pope in 683. His short ten-month pontificate was marked by t…
Saint Berarius I
Bishop of Le Mans in the 7th century originally from Aquitaine, Saint Béraire is famous for having organized the transfer of the relics of S…
Saint Berchaire of Aquitaine
A 7th-century Aquitanian nobleman, Berchaire was a disciple of Saint Nivard before becoming the founding abbot of Hautvillers and Montier-en…
Saint Berchon (Berechond)
Bishop of Amiens in the 7th century, Saint Berchon is known for his support of Saint Valery and the evangelization of the Vimeu. He fought a…
Saint Bertin of Sithiu
A nobleman from Constance, Bertin trained at Luxeuil before evangelizing Northern Gaul with Saint Omer. He founded the Abbey of Sithiu (Sain…
Saint Bertulf
Born in Germania in the 7th century, Bertulphe converted and joined Saint Omer in Thérouanne. Having become abbot at Renty thanks to the gen…
Saint Bertulf (Bertoul)
An Austrasian nobleman converted by Saint Arnulf, Bertulf became a monk at Luxeuil before joining Bobbio in Italy. Elected the third abbot o…
Saint Blandin
Husband of Saint Salaberga and father of a family of saints, Blandin lived in the 7th century. After consenting to his wife's entry into rel…
Saint Blimond (Blithmundus)
Originally from the Dauphiné and miraculously cured of paralysis by Saint Valery, Blimond became his disciple and successor as head of the A…
Saint Blitaire (Blier)
Originally from Scotland, Saint Blitaire came to Gaul with Saint Foursy before retiring near Verdey in Champagne. There, he led a life of pr…
Saint Boetius
An Irish nobleman and disciple of Saint Fursy, Boetien retired as a solitary to Pierrepont near Laon. His austere life and reproaches agains…
Saint Bohaire (Betharius)
Originally from Rome, Bohaire became a hermit near Blois before being appointed chaplain to Clotaire II and then Bishop of Chartres in 594. …
Saint Bond (Baud)
Originally from Sens, Baud settled in Spain where, deceived by a demonic vision, he accidentally killed his parents, whom he mistook for adu…
Saint Boniface IV
A monk who became Pope in 607, Boniface IV is famous for having transformed the Pantheon of Rome into a Christian church dedicated to the Vi…
Saint Bonitus (Bonet)
A high-ranking official and Chancellor of Austrasia, then Governor of Provence, Saint Bont became Bishop of Clermont following his brother. …
Saint Braulio of Saragossa
A disciple of Saint Isidore of Seville, Braulio became Bishop of Zaragoza following a heavenly sign. For twenty years, he fought against Ari…
Saint Cagnoald (Chagnoald)
Born into an illustrious Frankish family, Cagnoald was a privileged disciple of Saint Columbanus at Luxeuil before becoming Bishop of Laon i…
Saint Caldeolus
Thirty-fourth Bishop of Vienne in the 7th century, Caldeolus (or Edalde) consulted Pope John V on liturgical differences in the Mass. The So…
Saint Ceraunus (Ceran)
The twenty-fifth Archbishop of Paris in the 7th century, Saint Céraune distinguished himself by his learning and piety. He devoted a large p…
Saint Chlodulf (Chloud)
Son of Saint Arnulf and Saint Doda, Chlodulf was a high dignitary of the palace of Austrasia before becoming Bishop of Metz in 656. He gover…
Blessed Chrodobald
A monk of Frankish origin at the Abbey of Elnon, Chrodobalde was healed of a sudden paralysis by Saint Amand after having shown disobedience…
Saint Clarus (Clarus)
Saint Clair was a 7th-century abbot in Vienne, recognized for his early piety and his leadership of the monasteries of Sainte-Blandine and S…
Saint Claude of Besançon
Saint Claude was Archbishop of Besançon and Abbot of the monastery of Condat in the 7th century. Renowned for his austerity and wisdom, he g…
Saint Columbanus of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Desle, Columbanus became Abbot of Lure in the 7th century after participating in the foundation of Luxeu…
Saint Condedus
An English priest who came to Gaul for the contemplative life, Saint Condède first lived as a hermit before joining the Abbey of Fontenelle …
Saint Cunibert of Cologne
Bishop of Cologne in the 7th century, Cunibert was an influential advisor to the Merovingian kings Dagobert and Sigebert. A major figure in …
Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
A monk and Bishop of Lindisfarne in the 7th century, Cuthbert began his life as a shepherd before joining the monastery of Mailros. Known fo…
Saint Cyran (Sigiran)
A nobleman from Berry and cupbearer at the court of Dagobert, Cyran renounced the world to become an archdeacon in Tours and later a monk. A…
Saint Dagobert II
King of Austrasia in the 7th century, Dagobert II was exiled as a child to England before reclaiming his throne. A pious and just sovereign,…
Saint Die (Didier, Deodat)
Bishop of Nevers in the 7th century, Saint Dié renounced his office to embrace the eremitic life in the Vosges and Alsace. Founder of the Ab…
Saint Donatus of Besançon
Born in Besançon after a miraculous birth obtained by Saint Columbanus, Donatus was a monk at Luxeuil before becoming archbishop of his nati…
Saint Drausin of Soissons
Born in Soissons to an illustrious family, Drausin became bishop of his native city in 638. A great builder, he founded the monasteries of R…
Saint Edwin
Edwin, King of Northumbria in the 7th century, converted to Christianity under the influence of his wife Ethelburga and Bishop Paulinus afte…
Saint Emmeran of Poitiers
A 7th-century bishop from Poitiers, Emmeran set out to evangelize Bavaria. Falsely accused of seduction by the daughter of Duke Theodo to pr…
Saint Erembert of Le Pecq
A monk at Fontenelle and later Bishop of Toulouse in the 7th century, Saint Erembert was an exemplary prelate who combined learning and piet…
Saint Erkenwald
Son of a king of the Heptarchy, Erkonwald founded the monasteries of Chertsey and Barking before becoming Bishop of London in 665. He dedica…
Saint Ermenfroi (Hermenfroy)
A former courtier of Clotaire II, Ermenfroi renounced the vanities of the world to become a monk at Luxeuil under the guidance of Saint Walb…
Saint Eugene I
A Roman by birth, Eugene first served as vicar to the exiled Pope Martin I before succeeding him on the See of Peter in 654. Recognized for …
Saint Eustasius of Luxeuil
Successor to Saint Columbanus as head of the Abbey of Luxeuil, Eustase was a great reformer and missionary of the 7th century. He evangelize…
The Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Established at the Tenth Council of Toledo in 654, this feast celebrates the expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary's delivery eight days be…
Saint Faron of Meaux
A Burgundian nobleman and advisor to the kings of Austrasia, Faron renounced the world by mutual agreement with his wife to enter the clergy…
Saint Felix, Apostle of East Anglia
A priest originally from Burgundy, Felix converted King Sigebert in exile before accompanying him to England to evangelize East Anglia. Cons…
Saint Fiacre (Fèvre)
A 7th-century Scottish prince, Fiacre renounced the throne to live as a hermit in Brie under the protection of the Bishop of Meaux. Famous f…
Saint Fleuret (Florez)
A regional bishop of Auvergne in the 7th century, Saint Fleuret was an apostolic missionary who fought against heresies. He died in Estaing …
Saint Florent of Strasbourg
Originally from the British Isles, Florent retired to Alsace as a hermit before healing the daughter of King Dagobert II. Having become Bish…
Saint Fructuosus of Braga
A monastic patriarch of Lusitania and Archbishop of Braga in the 7th century, Fructuosus founded numerous monasteries and wrote austere rule…
Saint Fursey (Abbot of Lagny)
An Irish monk of the 7th century, Saint Fursy is famous for his mystical visions of the afterlife reported by Bede the Venerable. After evan…
Saint Gall of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columbanus, Gall participated in the evangelization of Gaul and Switzerland in the 7th century. After de…
Saint Gaon (Gand)
A nephew of Saint Wandrille and allied to the kings of Austrasia, Saint Gaon renounced worldly greatness for monastic life at Fontenelle and…
Saint Genesius of Clermont
Born into a noble family of Auvergne, Saint Genêt was an archdeacon and later Bishop of Clermont in the 7th century. He was distinguished by…
Saint Germanus of Granfelden and Saint Randoald
Germain, son of a senator who became abbot of Granfeld, and his disciple Randoald were martyred in 670. They opposed the violence of Duke Bo…
Saint Germer of Vardes
A Frankish noble and advisor to kings Dagobert I and Clovis II, Germer left the court for monastic life after raising a family. As the first…
Saint Ghislain (Guillain)
Originally from Athens, Ghislain left his episcopal see following a vision to settle in Hainaut. There, he founded the monastery of La Celle…
Saint Gundelbert
Archbishop of Sens in the 7th century, Gundelbert left his see due to civil wars to retire into the solitude of the Vosges. He founded the A…
Saint Gurval, Second Bishop of Aleth
Originally from Great Britain, Saint Gurval was the successor to Saint Malo on the see of Aleth in the 7th century. After founding a monaste…
Saint Hadelin of Celles
Originally from Aquitaine, Saint Hadelin was a disciple of Saint Remaclus at Solignac, Cougnon, and then Maastricht. He founded the monaster…
Blessed Hatta
A disciple of Saint Amand at the monastery of Blandinberg, Hatta was called in 685 by King Theuderic III and Bishop Vindicien to lead the ab…
Saint Helladius of Toledo
A high dignitary at the court of Toledo, Helladius left his duties to become a monk at the monastery of Agali before being elected bishop of…
Saint Hermeland (Erbland)
Formerly the grand cupbearer to King Clotaire III, Hermeland left the court to become a monk at Fontenelle. Sent to the diocese of Nantes, h…
Saint Hildevert of Meaux
Educated by Saint Faron, Hildevert became an exemplary Bishop of Meaux, combining monastic discipline with pastoral charity. Having died in …
Saint Humbert of Maroilles
Born in Upper Picardy to a noble family, Humbert became a priest in Laon before following Saint Amand to Rome. He dedicated his wealth to th…
Saint Ildefonsus (Alonzo)
Born in Toledo in 606, Ildefonsus was a monk of Agali and the illustrious disciple of Saint Isidore before becoming Archbishop of Toledo in …
Saint Itherius of Nevers
Originally from the Loiret region, Saint Ithier was a 7th-century Bishop of Nevers, renowned for his holiness and medical knowledge. After a…
Saint John the Almsgiver (Patriarch of Alexandria)
Patriarch of Alexandria in the 7th century, John the Almsgiver distinguished himself by his inexhaustible charity towards the poor, whom he …
Saint Jonat
A disciple of Saint Amand, Jonat was the first abbot of the monastery of Marchiennes in the 7th century. He wisely led the religious communi…
Saint Judoc (Josse)
A 7th-century Breton prince, Josse renounced the crown to become a hermit in Ponthieu. After a pilgrimage to Rome, he led a life of prayer a…
Saint Kilian (Cillian)
An Irish monk of noble lineage, Kilian set out to evangelize Germania and established himself in Würzburg. Consecrated bishop by Pope Conon,…
Saint Kilian of Aubigny
An Irish monk and bishop of the 7th century, Kilian renounced his see for a pilgrimage to Rome before becoming a missionary in Artois. Under…
Saint Lambert (Landebert)
Bishop of Maastricht in the 7th century, Lambert was a zealous pastor and the apostle of the Toxandrians. After a seven-year exile at the Ab…
Saint Lambert of Lyon
Born in the diocese of Thérouanne and educated at the court of Clotaire III, Lambert renounced the world to become a monk and later Abbot of…
Saint Landelin
A Frankish nobleman who became a brigand leader, Landelin converted under the influence of Saint Aubert following the sudden death of a comp…
Saint Landelin of Scotland
A 7th-century Scottish prince, Landelin retired as a hermit in the wilderness of the Ortenau region in Germany. Mistaken for a criminal by a…
Saint Landry of Meaux
Son of Saint Mauger and Saint Waltrude, Landry renounced a career at court to embrace the ecclesiastical state. Having become Bishop of Meau…
Saint Landry of Paris
Bishop of Paris under Clovis II, Saint Landry distinguished himself by his heroic charity, selling sacred vessels to feed the poor during th…
Saint Landulph (Lau)
A canon and later Bishop of Évreux in the 7th century, Saint Landulphe (or Lau) led a life of contemplation and extreme penance in an isolat…
Saint Laurence of Canterbury
A monk sent by Gregory the Great, Laurence succeeded Saint Augustine as Archbishop of Canterbury. Faced with the apostasy of the successors …
Saint Leo II (Pope)
A pope of the 7th century of Calabrian origin, Leo II was distinguished by his great erudition, his charity towards the poor, and his master…
Saint Leobald (Liebault)
Born into a wealthy family, Saint Liébault renounced his possessions to become a monk at Saint-Aignan d'Orléans. With the consent of King Cl…
Saint Leobard (Leuvart)
A disciple of Saint Columbanus, Leobard founded the Abbey of Marmoutier in Alsace in the early 7th century on a royal estate granted by Chil…
Saint Leonard (Leodowald)
Bishop of Avranches in the 6th and 7th centuries, Leonard (Leodowald) transitioned from a violent youth to a life of holiness following a co…
Saint Leontius of Saintes
Bishop of Saintes from 596, Saint Leontius was recognized for his piety and learning. He welcomed Saint Macoux in exile, participated in the…
Saint Leucon
Bishop of Troyes in the 7th century, Saint Leuçon was a zealous pastor who restored the Abbey of Notre-Dame-aux-Nounains. He distinguished h…
Saint Licinius of Angers
A noble leude at the court of Clotaire I, Lezin became Duke of the Angevins before renouncing the world following his fiancée's illness. Ele…
Saint Livinus (Liévin)
An Irish bishop of the 7th century, Saint Livin left his country to evangelize Flanders and Brabant. After a life of miracles and preaching,…
Saint Longis (Lenogisilus)
A German nobleman fleeing his pagan family, Saint Longis settled in Maine under Bishop Saint Hadouin. He founded the monastery of La Boissel…
Saint Lugle and Saint Luglien
Irish brothers of the 7th or 8th century, Lugle, an archbishop, and Luglien, a former governor, renounced their wealth to evangelize the Gau…
Saint Lupus (Leu) of Sens
Archbishop of Sens in the 7th century, Saint Loup distinguished himself by his charity towards the poor and his miraculous defense of his ci…
Saint Lupus of Limoges
A priest and guardian of the tomb of Saint Martial, Loup was chosen as Bishop of Limoges after miraculously healing the son of King Clotaire…
Our Lady of Miracles (Saint-Maur)
Venerated at Saint-Maur-des-Fossés since the 7th century, Our Lady of Miracles is famous for her miraculous statue which appeared completed …
Saints Ewald the Black and Ewald the White
Two English priest brothers, Ewald the Black and Ewald the White, set out to evangelize the Saxons in Westphalia in the 7th century. They we…