Saint Alexander I (Pope)
The sixth successor of Peter, Alexander I converted many Roman senators, including the prefect Hermes. During the reign …
Historical figure
Aurelian
évêque de Troyes
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Saint Baussenge (Balseme)
A deacon from central France, Baussenge became the apostle of Arcis-sur-Aube in the early 5th century. During the barbar…
Saint Clotilde, Queen of France
A Burgundian princess who became Queen of the Franks through her marriage to Clovis, Clotilde was the instrument of Fran…
Saint Columba of Sens
A converted Spanish princess, Columba fled persecution to Gaul, where she was baptized in Vienne before settling in Sens…
Saint Germanus of Besançon
The third bishop of Besançon in the 3rd century, Germain came from a noble Gallo-Roman family. After serving his diocese…
Saint Hermes of Rome
A wealthy Roman patrician converted by Pope Alexander, Hermes freed his many slaves before being arrested under Emperor …
Saint Julia of Troyes
A young Christian from Troyes vowed to virginity, Julia was taken captive to Germania by Prince Claudius in 247. She con…
Saint Martial, Apostle of Aquitaine
A disciple of Jesus Christ from his youth, Martial was sent by Saint Peter to evangelize Aquitaine in the 1st century. A…
Saint Mustiola
A Roman patrician and relative of Emperor Claudius II, Mustiola converted to Christianity and brought her mother Artemia…
Saint Patroclus (Parre)
Born into an illustrious family of Troyes, Patroclus (or Parre) chose a solitary life before being arrested during the p…
Saint Priscus (Prix) and his companions
Citizens of Besançon in the 3rd century, Priscus and his companions fled the persecution of Emperor Aurelian to take ref…
Saint Restituta
A 3rd-century Roman patrician, Restituta refused marriage to dedicate herself to Christ. Guided by an angel to Sora, she…
Saint Reverian of Autun
A missionary bishop sent from Rome by Pope Felix in the 3rd century, Saint Révérien evangelized Autun during a period of…
Saint Savinian (Sabinien)
Originally from Samos, Savinien fled to Gaul to practice his Christian faith. After converting many people in Troyes, he…
Saint Ursus (Urs)
Seventh Bishop of Troyes, Saint Urse succeeded Aurelian in 426. He died the same year during a pastoral visit to Queudes…
Saint Virgilius of Arles
Born in Aquitaine around 530, Virgilius was a monk at Lérins and then abbot at Autun before becoming Archbishop of Arles…