Saint Agricol of Avignon
Born in Avignon in the 7th century, Agricol trained at the Abbey of Lérins before becoming coadjutor and then successor to his father, Saint…
Patronage
Avignon
5 saints
Saint Benezet (Benedict)
A humble shepherd from Savoy born in 1165, Bénézet received a divine command to build a bridge over the Rhône in Avignon. After proving his …
Dedication of Our Lady of the Doms
The Notre-Dame des Doms basilica in Avignon is said to have been founded in the 1st century by Saint Martha, during the lifetime of the Virg…
Blessed Peter of Luxembourg
From the illustrious House of Luxembourg, Pierre was appointed Bishop of Metz at sixteen and cardinal at seventeen. Despite his rank, he liv…
Saint Rufus of Avignon
Son of Simon of Cyrene, Ruf was an early disciple who accompanied Saint Paul on his missions. First bishop of Tortosa in Spain, he then cros…