Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Born in Fontaines into a noble family, Bernard entered Cîteaux in 1113, bringing with him his brothers and many companions. Founder of the A…
Iconographic attribute
book (doctor)
7 saints
Saint Cyprian of Carthage
Bishop of Carthage in the 3rd century, Cyprian was a devoted pastor and a major theologian, guiding his Church through the persecutions of D…
Saint Epiphanius of Salamis
Born in Palestine and heir to a wealthy Jew, Epiphanius became a learned monk before being elected Bishop of Salamis in 367. A great defende…
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers in the 4th century, Hilary was the principal defender of Catholic orthodoxy against Arianism in the West. Exiled to Phryg…
Saint Irenaeus of Lyon
Originally from Asia Minor and a disciple of Saint Polycarp, Irenaeus became the second Bishop of Lyon following the martyrdom of Saint Poth…
Saint Leo the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church)
Pope from 440 to 461, Leo I, known as the Great, was the defender of Rome and Christian orthodoxy. He is famous for having stopped Attila at…
Venerable William of Champeaux
A nobleman from Brie and brilliant professor in Paris, William of Champeaux founded the Abbey of Saint-Victor before becoming Bishop of Châl…