Saint Arnulf of Soissons
A former nobleman and soldier from Brabant, Arnoul became a monk at Saint-Médard de Soissons before serving as its abbot and later its bisho…
Saints Calendar
August 15th
8 saints celebrated
Saint Fraimbaud of Auvergne
A nobleman from Auvergne educated at the court of Childebert, Fraimbaud renounced honors to become a recluse in Ivry, then a monk at Micy. F…
The Most Holy Virgin Mary
After surviving her Son for twenty-three years, the Virgin Mary passed away in Jerusalem from a pure excess of love. Surrounded by the mirac…
Our Lady of Avenieres
The sanctuary of Notre-Dame d'Avénières in Laval was founded by Guy II, Lord of Laval, after he was miraculously saved from drowning in the …
Our Lady of Peyragude (Penne)
The Virgin Mary appeared to a hungry shepherdess in Penne, providing her with bread and leaving a statue in a cave. Successfully invoked aga…
Our Lady of Rubeaux
A very ancient sanctuary located in Lubersac, Notre-Dame de Rubeaux was erected by a mother in gratitude for the healing of her child. A pla…
Our Lady of the Gorge
Located at the end of the Val Montjoie, this Marian sanctuary originated from a medieval hermitage. Magnificently rebuilt in the 18th centur…
Our Lady of the Guard (The Good Mother)
Founded in 1214 on a hill belonging to the Abbey of Saint-Victor, the sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Garde became the spiritual heart of Mars…