Saint Aredius (Yrieix)
Born in Limoges in the 6th century, Saint Arède (or Yriez) was a chancellor at the court of Austrasia before dedicating himself to God under…
Iconographic attribute
abbot's staff
5 saints
Saint Eustace of Flay
Abbot of Flay in the 13th century, Eustace was a zealous preacher and legate of Pope Innocent III in England. He fought ardently for the ref…
Saint Fraimbaud of Auvergne
A nobleman from Auvergne educated at the court of Childebert, Fraimbaud renounced honors to become a recluse in Ivry, then a monk at Micy. F…
Saint Fridolin
An Irish monk of the 6th century, Fridolin became abbot of Saint-Hilaire de Poitiers before traveling through Gaul and Germania as a mission…
Saint Heldrad of Novalesa
A lord of Lambesc who renounced his fortune, Heldrad became Abbot of Novalesa in the 9th century. He dedicated his life to the heroic hospit…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with abbot's staff?
Saints depicted with abbot's staff: Saint Aredius (Yrieix), Saint Eustace of Flay, Saint Fraimbaud of Auvergne, Saint Fridolin and Saint Heldrad of Novalesa.