Blessed Adalberon II
Son of the Duke of Lower Lorraine and nephew of Hugh Capet, Adalberon II became Bishop of Metz in 984. Renowned for his immense charity, he …
Patronage
Metz
7 saints
Saint Arnulf (Arnoul)
Bishop of Metz in the 7th century and ancestor of the Carolingian dynasty, Saint Arnoul abandoned his office to end his life as a hermit in …
Saint Chlodulf (Chloud)
Son of Saint Arnulf and Saint Doda, Chlodulf was a high dignitary of the palace of Austrasia before becoming Bishop of Metz in 656. He gover…
Saint Felix of Metz
Third Bishop of Metz and successor to Saint Clement, Felix governed his diocese with virtue for forty-two years. After triumphing over numer…
Saint Livaire (Livier)
A 5th-century nobleman from Metz, Livaire fought the Huns around 450 to defend his homeland and his faith. Captured and taken to Marsal, he …
Saint Patient of Metz
Originally from Asia Minor and a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Patient became the fourth bishop of Metz in the 2nd century. H…
Saint Stephen (First Martyr)
The first deacon chosen by the Apostles for the service of the poor, Stephen was an inspired preacher and a miracle worker in Jerusalem. Acc…