Saint Hilary of Besançon
A Roman deacon sent by Pope Sylvester I, Hilary became bishop of Besançon in the 4th century. Supported by Saint Helena, he undertook the co…
Saints Calendar
July 22nd
5 saints celebrated
Saint Mary Magdalene
A disciple of Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene is honored in Provence, particularly in Saint-Maximin and La Sainte-Baume. Her relics, hidden to …
Saint Menele
Born in Précigné, Ménélé fled a forced marriage to dedicate himself to God. After training for seven years under Saint Eudes in Velay, he re…
Saint Plato of Ancyra
A noble Christian of Ancyra in the 4th century, Platon distributed his wealth to the poor before being arrested under Diocletian. He endured…
Saint Wandrille (Wandregisilus)
A former count of the palace of King Dagobert I, Wandrille renounced honors to embrace monastic life after a marriage that remained virginal…