Saint Gaugeric (Géry)
Bishop of Cambrai in the 6th century, Saint Géry was a tireless pastor and the apostle of the Brussels region. Famous fo…
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Saint Gebuin (Jubin)
Son of the Count of Dijon and Archdeacon of Langres, Gébuin was elected Archbishop of Lyon in 1077 during the Council of…
Saint Gelasius I (Pope)
A pope of African origin in the 5th century, Gelasius I left his mark on the Church through his doctrinal and liturgical…
Saint Generosus (Generoux)
Originally from Rome, Généreux became abbot of the monastery of Ansion in Poitou in the 6th century. Succeeding Léonégis…
Saint Gerald (Gerard)
A monk of Corbie suffering from severe neuralgia, Géraud was miraculously healed before becoming abbot of Saint-Vincent …
Saint Gerard (Gere) of Lunel
A nobleman from Lunel born in the 13th century, Gérard renounced his titles to live as a hermit at the Pont du Gard with…
Saint Gerard of Macon
Bishop of Mâcon in the 10th century, Gérard was distinguished by his learning and virtue before renouncing his office in…
Saint Gerard of Toul
Born in Cologne, Gerard became Bishop of Toul in 963, leaving his mark on the city with monumental constructions includi…
Saint Gerasimus
A monk originally from Lycia, Gerasimus settled in Palestine where he founded a famous laura near the Jordan River after…
Saint Giles (Abbot)
A noble Athenian fleeing fame, Giles established himself as a hermit in Septimania. After being wounded by an arrow inte…
Saint Girard of Loiselière
A priest in Bazouges and later a monk at Saint-Aubin d'Angers in the 11th century, Girard distinguished himself through …
Saint Goar
A priest from Aquitaine in the 6th century, Goar retired as a hermit on the banks of the Rhine near Trier. Slandered for…
Saint Godehard (Gotthard)
A monk and later a reforming abbot in Bavaria, Gothard became bishop of Hildesheim in 1020 under the impetus of Emperor …
Saint Godric
A former English peddler, Godric converted to religious life after a journey to Lindisfarne. After numerous pilgrimages …
Saint Gomer (Gumar) of Emblehem
A noble courtier under Pepin the Short, Gomer distinguished himself by his piety and patience in the face of a difficult…
Saint Goswin of Douai
Saint Goswin was an illustrious 12th-century abbot, celebrated for his learning and piety. After doctrinally triumphing …
Saint Gregory of Amnice
Bishop of Amnice in Armenia in the 4th century, Gregory fled persecutions to undertake long pilgrimages to the Indies, J…
Saint Gregory of Autun (Bishop of Langres)
A former Count of Autun who became Bishop of Langres in the 6th century, Gregory distinguished himself through his civil…
Saint Gregory of Nyssa
Brother of Saint Basil and Saint Macrina, Gregory of Nyssa was an illustrious theologian and bishop of the 4th century. …
Saint Gregory of Tours (Archbishop)
Born in Clermont in 539 into an illustrious family, Gregory became Archbishop of Tours in 573. A great defender of eccle…
Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus (Bishop of Neocaesarea)
A disciple of Origen and Bishop of Neocaesarea in the 3rd century, Gregory is famous for the many miracles that earned h…
Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church)
A Roman senator turned monk, Gregory the Great was elected pope in 590 during a period of major crises. He reformed the …
Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Apostle of Armenia)
Descended from the Arsacid dynasty, Gregory was the apostle of Armenia in the 4th century. After surviving terrible tort…
Saint Gregory VII (Hildebrand)
A monk of Cluny who became Pope in the 11th century, Gregory VII dedicated his pontificate to reforming the Church and f…
Saint Grimbald
A learned religious of the Abbey of Saint-Bertin, Grimbaud was called to England by King Alfred the Great to restore sci…
Saint Guenael
Son of lords from Cornouaille, Guenaël became a disciple of Saint Guénolé at Landévennec before succeeding him as abbot.…
Saint Guenole (Guingalois)
Born in Armorica in the 5th century, Guénolé was trained by Saint Budoc before founding the famous abbey of Landévennec.…
Saint Guerin
A monk of Molesmes who became Abbot of Notre-Dame d'Aulps in the 12th century, Guérin imposed the Cistercian reform ther…
Saint Gunthiern (Gonthiern)
A former king of Cambria in the 6th century, Gunthiern renounced his crown to live as a solitary on the island of Groix …
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. Afte…
Saint Guy (Guidon) the Poor of Anderlecht
A devoted sacristan in Laeken, Guy was tempted by trade before a shipwreck brought him back to the spiritual life. He sp…
Saint Guy of Pomposa
Born near Ravenna, Saint Guy renounced a worldly life to become a hermit and later the abbot of the famous Abbey of Pomp…
Saint Hamon (Aymon)
A religious of the Abbey of Savigny in the 12th century, Hamon distinguished himself by his humility in serving the lepe…
Saint Heldrad of Novalesa
A lord of Lambesc who renounced his fortune, Heldrad became Abbot of Novalesa in the 9th century. He dedicated his life …
Saint Heliodorus of Altino
A disciple and friend of Saint Jerome, Heliodorus was a Bishop of Altino in the 4th century. After traveling in the East…
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 bei…
Saint Henry II (the Pious, the Lame)
Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in the 11th century, Henry II was distinguished by his deep piety and sense of justice.…
Saint Hermeland (Erbland)
Formerly the grand cupbearer to King Clotaire III, Hermeland left the court to become a monk at Fontenelle. Sent to the …
Saint Hidulph of Trier
A Bavarian nobleman who became Archbishop of Trier, Hidulphe renounced his dignity to embrace monastic life in the Vosge…
Saint Hilary (Illier) of Mende
Born in Mende and baptized late in life, Hilaire became a monk on the banks of the Tarn before being elected Bishop of M…
Saint Hilary (Pope)
Successor to Saint Leo the Great in the 5th century, Pope Hilary was a rigorous defender of ecclesiastical hierarchy and…
Saint Hilary of Arles
A monk of Lérins who became Archbishop of Arles in the 5th century, Hilary distinguished himself by the monastic austeri…
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers in the 4th century, Hilary was the principal defender of Catholic orthodoxy against Arianism in the W…
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers and great defender of the faith against Arianism, Saint Hilary died in 368. His relics, lost followin…
Saint Hildegrin
Brother of Saint Ludger, Hildegrin was Bishop of Châlons before being sent by Charlemagne to evangelize Saxony. He occup…
Saint Hildeman of Beauvais
A monk of Corbie who became bishop of Beauvais in 821, Hildeman distinguished himself by his charity and wisdom during c…
Saint Hildevert of Meaux
Educated by Saint Faron, Hildevert became an exemplary Bishop of Meaux, combining monastic discipline with pastoral char…
Saint Hippolytus of Belley
Born in Burgundy in the 7th century, Hippolyte became Abbot of Condat and then Bishop of Belley in 755. Combining monast…
Saint Honoratus of Amiens
The seventh Bishop of Amiens in the 6th century, Saint Honoré is famous for his early piety and the numerous miracles ma…
Saint Honoratus of Arles
Born into a Gallic consular family, Honoratus renounced his nobility for Christ. After a journey to the East marked by t…
Saint Honoratus of Buzançais
A cattle merchant in Buzançais in the 13th century, Honoré was renowned for his piety and charity, particularly towards …
Saint Hubert of Aquitaine
A nobleman from Aquitaine and avid hunter, Hubert converted after seeing a stag with a crucifix between its antlers. A d…
Saint Hubert of Brétigny
Son of the lords of Brétigny, Hubert dedicated himself to God from childhood and entered the local monastery at the age …
Saint Hugh of Cluny
Born in Burgundy in 1024, Hugh became Abbot of Cluny at only twenty-five years old and led the order for sixty years. A …
Saint Hugh of Grenoble
Bishop of Grenoble for fifty-two years, Hugh was a zealous reformer who fought against simony and corruption. He is famo…
Saint Hugh of Lincoln
A Carthusian monk of Burgundian origin, Hugh became Bishop of Lincoln in 1186. Nicknamed the 'Hammer of Kings' for his f…
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 dedica…
Saint Hyginus (Genius)
Saint Hyginus, also known as Genius, is a principal patron of the city of Lectoure. From an illustrious family and gifte…
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
A Basque nobleman born in 1491, Ignatius of Loyola abandoned his military career after a serious injury at Pamplona to d…
Saint Ildefonsus (Alonzo)
Born in Toledo in 606, Ildefonsus was a monk of Agali and the illustrious disciple of Saint Isidore before becoming Arch…
Saint Illtud (Elchut, Heltute)
A Welsh nobleman and former soldier of King Arthur, Saint Iltut converted under the influence of Saint Cadoc. He founded…
Saint Innocent I
A pope of the early 5th century from Albano, Innocent I governed the Church during the dark hours of the sack of Rome by…
Saint Innocent of Le Mans
A native of Le Mans and trained by Saint Victorius II, Innocent became bishop of his hometown in 532. A great builder an…
Saint Isarn of Marseille
Born in Toulouse, Isarne became Abbot of Saint-Victor of Marseille in the 11th century following an election inspired by…
Saint Isidore the Farmer
A farmer in Madrid during the 12th century, Isidore led a life of intense prayer while faithfully serving his master, Jo…
Saint Ismeon or Ismidon of Sassenage
A canon of Lyon who became Bishop of Die in 1099, Ismidon of Sassenage was an exemplary pastor who participated in pilgr…
Saint Itherius of Nevers
Originally from the Loiret region, Saint Ithier was a 7th-century Bishop of Nevers, renowned for his holiness and medica…
Saint Jacob of Toul
Bishop of Toul in the 8th century, Jacob participated in the councils of Compiègne and Attigny during the reign of Pepin…
Saint James of Bevagna
A 13th-century Dominican religious from the noble Bianchi family, James of Bevagna was a zealous preacher who converted …
Saint Jerome of Stridon
Born in Stridon in the 4th century, Saint Jerome was one of the greatest scholars of the Church, famous for his translat…
Saint Joevin
A disciple of Saint Paul of Léon originally from Great Britain, Saint Joevin lived as an anchorite in Armorica before be…
Saint John Climacus (of the Ladder)
Originally from Palestine and a disciple of Gregory of Nazianzus, John Climacus withdrew to Mount Sinai at the age of si…
Saint John Joseph of the Cross
Born in Ischia in 1654, John Joseph of the Cross was a pillar of the Alcantarine reform in Italy. Known for his heroic h…
Saint John of Damascus (Mansour)
The last of the Greek Fathers and a minister in the service of the Caliph of Damascus, John of Damascus was the great de…
Saint John of Kanty
A priest and professor at the University of Krakow in the 15th century, John of Kenty was distinguished by his heroic ch…
Saint John of Réome
Born in Dijon in the 5th century, Saint Jean de Réome was one of the fathers of monasticism in France. Founder of the Ab…
Saint John of Sahagún (John Gonzalez de Castrillo)
A 15th-century Spanish Augustinian friar, John of Sahagún was a zealous preacher famous for restoring peace to Salamanca…
Saint John of the Cross
A 16th-century Spanish religious and collaborator of Saint Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross is the co-founder of the D…
Saint John of Valence
Initially a canon in Lyon, Jean entered Cîteaux after a divine vision. First Abbot of Bonnevaux in 1117, he became Bisho…
Saint John the Almsgiver (Patriarch of Alexandria)
Patriarch of Alexandria in the 7th century, John the Almsgiver distinguished himself by his inexhaustible charity toward…
Saint John the Calybite
The son of a general in Constantinople, John fled as a youth to join the Acoemete monks. Returning incognito to his pare…
Saint John XIX (Bishop of Cambrai and Arras)
Formerly a cantor at the court of Emperor Lothair, John became Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in 866 after a long vacancy o…
Saint Jonat
A disciple of Saint Amand, Jonat was the first abbot of the monastery of Marchiennes in the 7th century. He wisely led t…
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, foster father of the Savior and spouse of Mary, saw his devotion develop gradually from the East to the We…
Saint Joseph of Arimathea
A secret disciple of Jesus and member of the Sanhedrin, Joseph of Arimathea courageously intervened with Pilate to obtai…
Saint Joseph of Leonessa
A Capuchin missionary in Constantinople, Joseph of Leonessa devoted himself to galley slaves before being tortured by th…
Saint Judoc (Josse)
A 7th-century Breton prince, Josse renounced the crown to become a hermit in Ponthieu. After a pilgrimage to Rome, he le…
Saint Julian of Le Mans
The first bishop of Le Mans sent from Rome, Saint Julian evangelized the Cenomani in the 2nd century. He performed numer…
Saint Junien of Mairé
A hermit at Chaunay and later the founding abbot of Mairé in the 6th century, Saint Junien was the spiritual friend of S…
Saint Justin of Bigorre
Saint Justin is considered the first Bishop of Bigorre and the founder of the church of Tarbes before the middle of the …
Saint Kentigern (Mungo)
Bishop of Glasgow in the 6th century, Kentigern (known as Mungo) was a great evangelizer of Scotland and Northern Europe…
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 mission…
Saint Ladislaus I, King of Hungary
King of Hungary in the 11th century, Ladislaus I distinguished himself by his piety, chastity, and sense of justice, lon…
Saint Lambert (Landebert)
Bishop of Maastricht in the 7th century, Lambert was a zealous pastor and the apostle of the Toxandrians. After a seven-…
Saint Landelin
A Frankish nobleman who became a brigand leader, Landelin converted under the influence of Saint Aubert following the su…
Saint Landry of Meaux
Son of Saint Mauger and Saint Waltrude, Landry renounced a career at court to embrace the ecclesiastical state. Having b…
Saint Landry of Paris
Bishop of Paris under Clovis II, Saint Landry distinguished himself by his heroic charity, selling sacred vessels to fee…
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 …
Saint Latuin of Séez
The first bishop of Séez sent by Pope Saint Clement in the 1st century, Latuin evangelized Normandy. Despite persecution…
Saint Laumer
Abbot of Corbion in the 6th century, Saint Laumer is a major figure of Benedictine monasticism. His relics, transferred …
Saint Laumer (Lomer)
A shepherd from the Chartres region under Chlothar I, Laumer became a monk at Micy and then a hermit in the Perche. Orda…
Saint Laurence of Canterbury
A monk sent by Gregory the Great, Laurence succeeded Saint Augustine as Archbishop of Canterbury. Faced with the apostas…
Saint Lautein (Lothain)
A 5th-century Aeduan nobleman, Lautein left the worldly life of Autun for the monastery before isolating himself in the …
Saint Lawrence Justinian
Born into the Venetian nobility, Lawrence Justinian renounced the world to join the Canons of Saint George in Alga. Beco…
Saint Leobald (Liebault)
Born into a wealthy family, Saint Liébault renounced his possessions to become a monk at Saint-Aignan d'Orléans. With th…
Saint Leubais (Leubace) of Sennevières
A disciple of Saint Ours in the 6th century, Leubais was the first abbot of the monastery of Sennevières in Touraine. Kn…
Saint Leudomer (Lumier) of Limoges
Brother of Saint Elaphe and Bishop of Châlons in the 6th century, Leudomir (or Lumier) was distinguished by his great ch…
Saint Leufroy
Saint Leufroi, a nobleman of Neustria in the 8th century, became an abbot and founder of the monastery of La Croix-Saint…
Saint Liborius of Le Mans
The fourth Bishop of Le Mans in the 4th century, Saint Liborius was the great apostle of the conversion of Maine, foundi…
Saint Licar (Lizier)
Originally from Spain, Saint Licar (or Lizier) became Bishop of Conserans in the 6th century after being trained in Tarb…
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 fi…
Saint Lidoire (Litoire)
Second Bishop of Tours in the 4th century, Saint Lidoire succeeded Saint Gatien after a long vacancy of the see. He deve…
Saint Lothaire (Loyer)
A Lorraine nobleman and soldier at the court of the kings of France, Lothaire became a hermit after the death of his wif…
Saint William of Aquitaine (William of Maleval)
Duke of Aquitaine and Count of Poitou in the 12th century, William initially led a life of debauchery and schism before …
Saint William of Bourges
Born in the 12th century in Nivernais, William was a rigorous Cistercian monk and Abbot of Chalis before being elected A…
Saint William of Montevergine (of Vercelli)
A nobleman from Vercelli, William renounced the world at fifteen to become a pilgrim and hermit. In 1119, he founded the…
Saint William of Oulx
Born infirm with only one hand in the 12th century, this humble shepherd of the monastery of Calme was warned by an ange…
Saint William of Paris (or of Denmark)
A canon of Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, William was sent to Denmark in the 12th century to reform the monastery on the isl…
Saint William of Saint-Brieuc
Bishop of Saint-Brieuc in the 13th century, Guillaume distinguished himself by his heroic charity towards the poor and h…
Saint William Tempier
A canon regular who became Bishop of Poitiers in the 12th century, Guillaume Tempier distinguished himself by his piety …