Saint Abercius of Hierapolis
Bishop of Hierapolis in the 2nd century, Abercius is famous for having broken pagan idols following a vision. A renowned…
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Saint Abraham of Carrhae
A hermit who became Bishop of Carrhae in the 5th century, Saint Abraham evangelized Mount Lebanon through his gentleness…
Saint Abundius of Como
Bishop of Como in the 5th century, Saint Abundius was a major ecclesiastical diplomat sent by Pope Saint Leo to resolve …
Saint Achaire (Acaire)
A monk of Luxeuil trained under the influence of Saint Columbanus, Achaire became Bishop of Noyon and Tournai in the 7th…
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 …
Saint Africus of Comminges
Bishop of Comminges in the 6th century originally from Burgundy, Saint Affrique dedicated himself to the struggle agains…
Saint Agericus of Verdun
Tenth bishop of Verdun in the 6th century, Airy was a humble and charitable pastor, close to the kings of Austrasia. He …
Saint Agricol of Avignon
Born in Avignon in the 7th century, Agricol trained at the Abbey of Lérins before becoming coadjutor and then successor …
Saint Agritius (Agry)
A cleric from Antioch chosen by Saint Helena and ordained by Pope Saint Sylvester, Agrice became Archbishop of Trier and…
Saint Aignan of Orléans
Bishop of Orléans in the 5th century, Saint Aignan is famous for having organized the defense of his city against the in…
Saint Aigulf (Aout)
Bishop of Bourges in the 9th century, Aigulfe (or Aout) distinguished himself by his solitary piety before being elected…
Saint Alberon (Adalberon)
Bishop of Liège in the 12th century, Albéron was recognized for his piety and righteousness. Moved by the tears of a wid…
Saint Albert of Castro di Gualtieri (Patriarch of Jerusalem)
An Italian nobleman who became Bishop of Vercelli and then Patriarch of Jerusalem, Albert is famous for having given the…
Saint Albert of Liège
Son of the Count of Louvain, Albert was elected Bishop of Liège but faced opposition from Emperor Henry VI. After being …
Blessed Albert the Great
Born in Swabia at the end of the 12th century, Albert the Great was one of the greatest geniuses of the Middle Ages, exc…
Saint Albin of Angers
A Breton nobleman who became a monk at Nantilly and later an abbot, Aubin was elected Bishop of Angers in 529. A tireles…
Saint Aldebrand
Bishop and builder of the Fossombrone Cathedral in the 12th century, Saint Aldebrand is famous for his picturesque mirac…
Saint Aldric of Le Mans
Born in Saxony and of Carolingian descent, Saint Aldric was a close advisor to Louis the Pious before becoming Bishop of…
Blessed Alexander Sauli
A member of the Barnabite order and a close associate of Saint Charles Borromeo, Alessandro Sauli was appointed bishop o…
Saint Alexander the Charcoal Burner
A philosopher of noble birth, Alexander chose out of humility to become a charcoal burner in Comana to hide his learning…
Saint Allyre (Illidius)
A 4th-century Auvergnat nobleman, Allyre became the fourth bishop of Clermont. Famous for healing the daughter of Empero…
Saint Alphonsus Liguori
A brilliant lawyer in Naples, Alphonsus Liguori left the world after a judicial error to dedicate himself to God. Founde…
Venerable Alvise
A monk of Saint-Bertin and later Abbot of Anchin, Alvise became Bishop of Arras in 1131 under the compulsion of Pope Inn…
Saint Alypius of Thagaste
A disciple and intimate friend of Saint Augustine, Alypius was initially drawn to the circus games and Manichaeism befor…
Saint Amand of Bordeaux
Bishop of Bordeaux in the 5th century, Saint Amand was the mentor and baptizer of Saint Paulinus of Nola. Recognized for…
Saint Amand of Maastricht
Saint Amand was one of the greatest missionaries of the 7th century, evangelizing Flanders, the Slavic lands, and Vascon…
Saint Amans of Rodez
Born in Rodez and initially Bishop of Lodève, Saint Amans returned to his homeland around 401 to restore the declining C…
Saint Amator (Amatre)
Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century, Amateur lived a virginal marriage with Saint Martha before dedicating himself to t…
Saint Ambrois (Ambroix)
Elected Bishop of Cahors around 752, Ambrois fought against the depravity of morals and the looting by Duke Walfre befor…
Saint Ambrose of Milan
Bishop of Milan in the 4th century, Saint Ambrose is one of the four great Doctors of the Latin Church. A prolific autho…
Saint Anatole of Salins
Bishop of Adana in Cilicia in the 4th century, Anatole was exiled to Gaul for supporting Saint John Chrysostom. He spent…
Saint Anatolius of Laodicea
An illustrious scholar of Alexandria in the 3rd century, Anatolius excelled in secular sciences before becoming a bishop…
Saint Andrew Corsini
Born into the noble Corsini family in Florence, Andrew initially led a life of debauchery before converting and entering…
Saint Ansgar (Apostle of the North)
Born in Picardy and educated at the Abbey of Corbie, Ansgar became the tireless apostle of Denmark and Sweden in the 9th…
Saint Anthelme of Belley
The seventh prior of the Grande-Chartreuse and first General of the Order, Anthelme structured the Carthusians before be…
Saint Antide of Besançon
Bishop of Besançon in the 5th century, Antide distinguished himself by his piety and pastoral devotion in the face of ba…
Saint Antimond
A solitary near Reims, Antimond was chosen by Saint Remi to restore the faith in Morinia in the 6th century. Despite a h…
Saint Aphrodisius of Béziers
Originally from Egypt, where he is said to have welcomed the Holy Family, Aphrodise became a disciple of Christ and late…
Saint Apollinaris of Valence
Coming from an illustrious family of Vienne, Apollinaris became Bishop of Valence in the 5th century, restoring a ruined…
Saint Aptone (Aphtone)
Bishop of Angoulême in the 6th century, Saint Aptone succeeded Lupicin. He is famous for presiding over the solemn reclu…
Saint Aquilin of Bayeux
A nobleman from Bayeux and soldier under Clovis II, Aquilin took a vow of continence with his wife before dedicating him…
Saint Arbogast
An anchorite in the Vosges and later Bishop of Strasbourg in the 7th century, Arbogast was an advisor to King Dagobert I…
Saint Arcontius (Arcons)
Bishop of Viviers in the 8th century, Arconce was martyred for defending the liberties of the Church against the exactio…
Saint Aregius (Arey)
Elected Bishop of Nevers around 548, Saint Aré dedicated himself to the eradication of paganism and the reform of morals…
Saint Arigius (Arille, Agricola)
A former governor under King Guntram, Arigle became Bishop of Nevers in the 6th century. Known for his eloquence and pie…
Saint Armentarius of Antibes
Bishop of Antibes in the mid-5th century, Armentarius participated in the ecclesiastical affairs of his time alongside P…
Saint Armentarius of Pavia
Bishop of Pavia in the 8th century, Saint Armentarius succeeded Saint Domien in 720. His ten-year episcopate was marked …
Saint Arnulf (Arnoul)
Bishop of Metz in the 7th century and ancestor of the Carolingian dynasty, Saint Arnoul abandoned his office to end his …
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…
Saint Arnulf of Vendôme
Born in Vendôme in the 11th century, Arnoux became a monk at the Abbey of the Holy Trinity before being retained in Rome…
Saint Artemius of Sens
A nobleman married before becoming Bishop of Sens in 579, Saint Arthème is known for having converted the great Spanish …
Saint Arthaud of Belley
Born in 1101 in the Valromey, Arthaud was initially a courtier before becoming a Carthusian monk at Portes. Founder of t…
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
Patriarch of Alexandria in the 4th century, Saint Athanasius was the tireless defender of the divinity of Christ against…
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 play…
Saint Aubrin (Albricus)
Saint Aubrin is the historical patron of Montbrison. A bishop whose see is disputed between Lyon and Autun depending on …
Saint Audebert of Senlis
Bishop of Senlis in the 7th century, Audebert began his religious life as an anchorite at Villemétrie before being calle…
Saint Augustine of Canterbury
A Roman monk sent by Pope Gregory the Great, Augustine landed in England in 597 to evangelize the Anglo-Saxons. He conve…
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Born in Thagaste in 354, Augustine led a dissipated youth and strayed into Manichaeism before his sudden conversion in M…
Saint Aunaire (Aunacharius)
A 6th-century nobleman from Orléans, Aunaire left the court of King Guntram to embrace clerical life in Tours. Becoming …
Saint Aurelian of Arles
Bishop of Arles in the 6th century and Vicar of the Holy See in Gaul, Aurelian was a defender of orthodoxy during the Th…
Saint Aureus and Saint Justina
Bishop of Mainz in the 5th century, Aureus was driven out by the Huns before returning to rebuild his city. He was massa…
Saint Ausile (Autiole)
A monk of Lérins and companion of Saint Loup, Ausile became bishop of Fréjus in the 5th century. Renowned for his extrem…
Saint Ausonius of Angoulême
First bishop of Angoulême in the 1st century, Ausone was baptized by Saint Martial before evangelizing the Angoumois reg…
Saint Auspicius of Toul
Fifth Bishop of Toul in the 5th century, Saint Auspice was a learned and pious prelate. He is notably known for his corr…
Saint Auspicius of Toul
Saint Auspicius was bishop of Toul in the mid-5th century, recognized for his holiness and merit. Esteemed by Sidonius A…
Saint Auspicius of Toul
Fifth Bishop of Toul in the 5th century, Saint Auspice was a prelate esteemed for his holiness and erudition, praised by…
Saint Austregisilus (Outrille)
A nobleman from Bourges and officer at the court of King Guntram, Austregisilus renounced marriage for the priesthood fo…
Saint Austremonius (Stremoine)
Sent by Saint Peter in the 1st century, Saint Austremoine is the first bishop and apostle of Auvergne. After evangelizin…
Saint Avitus I
A nobleman from Auvergne who became the 18th Bishop of Clermont in the 6th century, Saint Avitus was a zealous pastor kn…
Saint Avitus II
The twenty-ninth Bishop of Clermont, Avitus II succeeded Saint Praejectus in 679. During his ten-year episcopate, he ded…
Saint Avitus of Vienne
Alcimus Ecditius Avitus, born in Vienne in the mid-5th century, was an illustrious Christian bishop and poet. Coming fro…
Saint Babylas of Antioch
The twelfth Bishop of Antioch after Saint Peter, Babylas distinguished himself by his priestly firmness in imposing publ…
Saint Bain (Baingne)
A monk of Fontenelle and disciple of Saint Wandrille, Saint Bain became Bishop of Thérouanne in 685. Nicknamed the Apost…
Saint Bandry (Bandaridus)
Elected Bishop of Soissons in 540, Bandry was exiled to England by Clotaire I following the slanders of courtiers. After…
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 re…
Saint Bassianus of Lodi
Originally from Sicily, Saint Bassianus was baptized in Ravenna before becoming Bishop of Lodi at the beginning of the 5…
Blessed Bennon
A canon of Strasbourg who became a hermit in Switzerland, Bennon restored the site of Einsiedeln before being appointed …
Saint Berarius I
Bishop of Le Mans in the 7th century originally from Aquitaine, Saint Béraire is famous for having organized the transfe…
Saint Berchon (Berechond)
Bishop of Amiens in the 7th century, Saint Berchon is known for his support of Saint Valery and the evangelization of th…
Saint Bertrand (Bertichramn)
Bishop of Le Mans in the 6th and 7th centuries, Bertrand was a brilliant administrator and a great builder, despite the …
Saint Bertrand of Comminges
A former soldier who became Archdeacon of Toulouse and then Bishop of Comminges in the 12th century, Bertrand rebuilt hi…
Saint Blaise
Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia, Saint Blaise lived as a hermit on Mount Argaeus among wild beasts before being martyred un…
Saint Bohaire (Betharius)
Originally from Rome, Bohaire became a hermit near Blois before being appointed chaplain to Clotaire II and then Bishop …
Saint Boniface of Lausanne
Born in Brussels and a brilliant professor of theology in Paris and Cologne, Boniface became Bishop of Lausanne in the 1…
Blessed Boniface of Savoy
A prince of the House of Savoy and a Carthusian monk, Boniface became Archbishop of Canterbury in the 13th century. He w…
Saint Bonitus (Bonet)
A high-ranking official and Chancellor of Austrasia, then Governor of Provence, Saint Bont became Bishop of Clermont fol…
Saint Braulio of Saragossa
A disciple of Saint Isidore of Seville, Braulio became Bishop of Zaragoza following a heavenly sign. For twenty years, h…
Saint Brieuc
Originally from Great Britain and trained in Autun by Saint Germain, Saint Brieuc became a great evangelizer of Armorica…
Saint Bruno (or Bruno) of Segni
Born into the nobility of Asti, Bruno was an ardent defender of the Eucharist and a close advisor to the popes. Bishop o…
Saint Bruno of Würzburg
Bishop of Würzburg in the 11th century, Bruno was a charitable pastor and a builder, notably of Saint Kilian's Cathedral…
Saint Budoc
Son of Prince Jodual of Brittany, Budoc was raised at the monastery of Dol before becoming its abbot and then its bishop…
Saint Burchard (Burckard)
Born in England, Burchard became the first Bishop of Würzburg in the 8th century after joining Saint Boniface in Germany…
Saint Cagnoald (Chagnoald)
Born into an illustrious Frankish family, Cagnoald was a privileged disciple of Saint Columbanus at Luxeuil before becom…
Saint Caldeolus
Thirty-fourth Bishop of Vienne in the 7th century, Caldeolus (or Edalde) consulted Pope John V on liturgical differences…
Saint Caletric (Caltry)
Noble by birth and ordained a priest by Saint Lubin, Calétric became Bishop of Chartres at only twenty-seven years old i…
Blessed Callixtus II (Guy of Burgundy)
Guy of Burgundy, Archbishop of Vienne, was elected pope under the name Callixtus II in 1119 at Cluny. His pontificate wa…
Saint Camelian of Troyes
A disciple and successor of Saint Lupus, Camelian was Bishop of Troyes for fifty-seven years at the turn of the 5th and …
Saint Canion
An African bishop of the 5th century, Canion was banished by the Vandals and abandoned at sea with several companions. A…
Saint Cassian of Autun
Originally from Alexandria, Cassian renounced his fortune to serve the poor before becoming Bishop of Orthe. Guided by a…
Saint Castor of Nîmes
A former lawyer and judge in Nîmes, Castor founded the monastery of Mananque before becoming Bishop of Apt in the 5th ce…
Saint Cessator (Cezadre)
Bishop of Limoges in the 8th century, Cessateur distinguished himself by his courage in the face of the Saracen invasion…
Saint Chlodulf (Chloud)
Son of Saint Arnulf and Saint Doda, Chlodulf was a high dignitary of the palace of Austrasia before becoming Bishop of M…
Saint Chrodegang of Metz
Bishop of Metz and minister to the early Carolingians in the 8th century, Chrodegand was a major actor in the alliance b…
Saint Chrysole (Chryseuil)
A bishop originally from Armenia, Chrysole fled the persecutions of Diocletian to reach Rome before being sent to evange…
Saint Clair of Aquitaine
Saint Clair, considered one of the first apostles of Aquitaine and the first bishop of Albi, is said to have been sent f…
Blessed Gauthier
Born in Bruges and a doctor of theology, Blessed Gauthier was a Franciscan provincial before becoming Bishop of Poitiers…
Blessed Hugh of Mâcon
A childhood friend of Saint Bernard and the first Cistercian raised to the episcopate, Hugh of Mâcon was the first abbot…
Hugues des Hazards
Hugues des Hazards (1454-1517) was the 75th Bishop of Toul. Known as the 'Good Father', this learned prelate and builder…
Blessed Humbaud
A nobleman from Auxerre who became the 52nd Bishop of Auxerre in 1095, Humbaud was a reforming and generous prelate, clo…
Blessed Manasses I
Coming from the Champagne nobility, Manasses I became bishop of Troyes in 965. He reformed his clergy, weakened by Norma…
Blessed Milo
Of Picard nobility, Milon was the first abbot of Saint-Josse-aux-Bois before becoming bishop of Thérouanne in 1131. A di…
Blessed Nicholas Albergati
Niccolò Albergati was a Cardinal-Bishop of Bologna from the Carthusian Order, recognized for his diplomatic peace missio…
Blessed Odo (Oudard)
A native of Orléans and a brilliant professor of realist philosophy in Tournai, Odo converted to monastic life after dis…
Blessed Peter Aldobrandini
A Vallombrosan monk in the 11th century, Peter Aldobrandini was tasked with proving the accusations of simony against th…
Blessed Peter of Luxembourg
From the illustrious House of Luxembourg, Pierre was appointed Bishop of Metz at sixteen and cardinal at seventeen. Desp…
Saint Peter Paschal
A religious of the Order of Mercy and Bishop of Jaén, Peter Paschal dedicated his life to the ransom of Christian captiv…
Blessed Ponce of Balmey
Noble by birth and canon of Lyon, Ponce de Balmey founded the Charterhouse of Meyria before becoming Bishop of Belley in…
Blessed Remi of Strasbourg
Nephew of Saint Odile and Bishop of Strasbourg in the 8th century, Remi was a close associate of Charlemagne and a great…
Blessed Roger le Fort
Born at the Château de Ternes, Roger le Fort was elected Bishop of Orléans in 1321 almost by chance following a jest dur…
Venerable William of Champeaux
A nobleman from Brie and brilliant professor in Paris, William of Champeaux founded the Abbey of Saint-Victor before bec…