Saint Bernard of Abbeville (of Tiron)
Born near Abbeville in the 11th century, Bernard was a reforming monk and a rigorous hermit. After leading the Abbey of Saint-Cyprien and de…
Patronage
Diocese of Chartres
5 saints
Saint Bohaire (Betharius)
Originally from Rome, Bohaire became a hermit near Blois before being appointed chaplain to Clotaire II and then Bishop of Chartres in 594. …
Saint Caletric (Caltry)
Noble by birth and ordained a priest by Saint Lubin, Calétric became Bishop of Chartres at only twenty-seven years old in 557. Recognized fo…
Saint Fulbert of Chartres
Bishop of Chartres in the 11th century, Fulbert was one of the greatest scholars of his time, nicknamed the 'Socrates' of his century. A dis…
Saint Gilduin (Gildouin)
Born in 1052, Gilduin was a canon of Dol from a noble Breton lineage. Elected bishop against his will, he traveled to Rome to beg Pope Grego…