Saint Fortunatus of Poitiers
A poet of Italian origin who became Bishop of Poitiers in the 6th century, Fortunatus is the author of an immense litera…
Historical figure
Chilperic
souverain contemporain
7 saints linked
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 Leobard (Libert)
Originally from Auvergne, Leobard renounced an arranged marriage after the death of his parents to dedicate himself to G…
Saint Moderan (Moran)
Bishop of Rennes in the 8th century, Moderan renounced his office after a pilgrimage to Rome marked by a miracle involvi…
Saint Praetextatus of Rouen
Bishop of Rouen in the 6th century, Praetextatus was persecuted by King Chilperic for having married Merovech and Brunhi…
Saint Salvius (Salvi)
A former lawyer who became a monk and then Bishop of Albi in the 6th century, Salvi is famous for having experienced a n…
Saint Silvin
Born in Toulouse and active in the 8th century, Saint Silvin renounced marriage to evangelize Morinie. A great pilgrim, …