Saint John of Egypt (the Prophet)
A former carpenter who became a solitary in the Lower Thebaid, Saint John of Egypt was distinguished by his absolute obe…
Historical figure
Palladius
prédécesseur en Irlande
7 saints linked
Saint Macarius of Alexandria (the Younger)
A former merchant from Alexandria, Macarius the Younger became an illustrious anchorite and disciple of Saint Anthony. F…
Saint Patrick (Patricius)
Born in Gaul and captured by pirates, Patrick lived six years in slavery in Ireland before escaping. Trained by Saint Ge…
Saint Philastrius of Brescia
Bishop of Brescia in the 4th century, Philastrius was an ardent defender of orthodoxy against Arianism, traveling throug…
Saint Prior, Hermit of Nitria
A disciple of Saint Anthony in the 4th century, Prior lived as a hermit in the Nitrian Desert in Egypt. Known for his ra…
Saint Romanus of Condat
Saint Romain is the founder of monastic life in the Jura in the 5th century. After training in Lyon, he retired to Conda…
Saint Sabinian of Condat
A deacon and monk at the monastery of Condat in the 5th century, Sabinian was distinguished by his unwavering faith and …