Saint Achaire (Acaire)
A monk of Luxeuil trained under the influence of Saint Columbanus, Achaire became Bishop of Noyon and Tournai in the 7th century. An advisor…
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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 …
Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg
A monk of Saint-Maximin in Trier, Adelbert was first sent to evangelize the Rugians in Pomerania before becoming abbot of Wissembourg. In 97…
Saint Agobard of Lyon
Archbishop of Lyon in the 9th century, Agobard was a major figure of the Carolingian era, distinguished by his struggle against superstition…
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…
Saint Aigulf (Aout)
Bishop of Bourges in the 9th century, Aigulfe (or Aout) distinguished himself by his solitary piety before being elected against his will in…
Blessed Alexander Sauli
A member of the Barnabite order and a close associate of Saint Charles Borromeo, Alessandro Sauli was appointed bishop of Aléria in 1570 to …
Saint Allyre (Illidius)
A 4th-century Auvergnat nobleman, Allyre became the fourth bishop of Clermont. Famous for healing the daughter of Emperor Maximus in Trier, …
Saint Alypius of Thagaste
A disciple and intimate friend of Saint Augustine, Alypius was initially drawn to the circus games and Manichaeism before his conversion. Ba…
Saint Ambrois (Ambroix)
Elected Bishop of Cahors around 752, Ambrois fought against the depravity of morals and the looting by Duke Walfre before retreating into so…
Saint Anatolius of Laodicea
An illustrious scholar of Alexandria in the 3rd century, Anatolius excelled in secular sciences before becoming a bishop. He saved a portion…
Saint Ansgar (Apostle of the North)
Born in Picardy and educated at the Abbey of Corbie, Ansgar became the tireless apostle of Denmark and Sweden in the 9th century. As the fir…
Saint Aptone (Aphtone)
Bishop of Angoulême in the 6th century, Saint Aptone succeeded Lupicin. He is famous for presiding over the solemn reclusion of Saint Cybard…
Saint Arbogast
An anchorite in the Vosges and later Bishop of Strasbourg in the 7th century, Arbogast was an advisor to King Dagobert II. He is famous for …
Saint Aregius (Arey)
Elected Bishop of Nevers around 548, Saint Aré dedicated himself to the eradication of paganism and the reform of morals. Famous for having …
Saint Aunaire (Aunacharius)
A 6th-century nobleman from Orléans, Aunaire left the court of King Guntram to embrace clerical life in Tours. Becoming bishop of Auxerre in…
Saint Aureus and Saint Justina
Bishop of Mainz in the 5th century, Aureus was driven out by the Huns before returning to rebuild his city. He was massacred at the altar wi…
Saint Ausile (Autiole)
A monk of Lérins and companion of Saint Loup, Ausile became bishop of Fréjus in the 5th century. Renowned for his extreme abstinence, he die…
Saint Auspicius of Toul
Fifth Bishop of Toul in the 5th century, Saint Auspice was a learned and pious prelate. He is notably known for his correspondence with Coun…
Saint Austind of Bordeaux
Born in Bordeaux, Austinde became Archbishop of Auch in the 11th century after serving as Abbot of Saint-Orens. A great reformer, he fought …
Saint Austremonius (Stremoine)
Sent by Saint Peter in the 1st century, Saint Austremoine is the first bishop and apostle of Auvergne. After evangelizing Clermont and the N…
Saint Avitus of Vienne
Alcimus Ecditius Avitus, born in Vienne in the mid-5th century, was an illustrious Christian bishop and poet. Coming from a family of saints…
Saint Bandry (Bandaridus)
Elected Bishop of Soissons in 540, Bandry was exiled to England by Clotaire I following the slanders of courtiers. After seven years as a ga…
Saint Bardon of Mainz
A monk of Fulda who became Archbishop of Mainz in the 11th century, Bardon was distinguished by his monastic austerity and immense charity t…
Saint Basil the Great (Archbishop of Caesarea)
Born in 329 into a family of saints, Basil the Great was a giant of the 4th-century Church, combining immense classical erudition with an au…
Blessed Bennon
A canon of Strasbourg who became a hermit in Switzerland, Bennon restored the site of Einsiedeln before being appointed bishop of Metz in 92…
Saint Berchon (Berechond)
Bishop of Amiens in the 7th century, Saint Berchon is known for his support of Saint Valery and the evangelization of the Vimeu. He fought a…
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 Boniface of Lausanne
Born in Brussels and a brilliant professor of theology in Paris and Cologne, Boniface became Bishop of Lausanne in the 13th century. Persecu…
Blessed Boniface of Savoy
A prince of the House of Savoy and a Carthusian monk, Boniface became Archbishop of Canterbury in the 13th century. He was distinguished by …
Saint Bonitus (Bonet)
A high-ranking official and Chancellor of Austrasia, then Governor of Provence, Saint Bont became Bishop of Clermont following his brother. …
Saint Bruno of Würzburg
Bishop of Würzburg in the 11th century, Bruno was a charitable pastor and a builder, notably of Saint Kilian's Cathedral. Close to emperors …
Saint Budoc
Son of Prince Jodual of Brittany, Budoc was raised at the monastery of Dol before becoming its abbot and then its bishop, succeeding Saint M…
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 Camelian of Troyes
A disciple and successor of Saint Lupus, Camelian was Bishop of Troyes for fifty-seven years at the turn of the 5th and 6th centuries. Recog…
Saint Cassian of Autun
Originally from Alexandria, Cassian renounced his fortune to serve the poor before becoming Bishop of Orthe. Guided by a revelation, he set …
Saint Ceraunus (Ceran)
The twenty-fifth Archbishop of Paris in the 7th century, Saint Céraune distinguished himself by his learning and piety. He devoted a large p…
Saint Conteste of Bayeux
Initially a hermit in the desert of Blaye, Saint Conteste became Bishop of Bayeux at the beginning of the 6th century. Known for his austeri…
Saint Dalmas of Rodez
Elected Bishop of Rodez at the age of 25, Saint Dalmas governed his diocese for 65 years with great charity and austerity. Known for his mir…
Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux
Bishop of Bordeaux at the turn of the 4th and 5th centuries, Saint Delphin was a staunch defender of orthodoxy against the Priscillianist he…
Saint Demetrius of Gap
A disciple of the apostles sent from Asia by Peter and Paul, Saint Demetrius arrived in Provence under Emperor Claudius. As the first Bishop…
Saint Deogratias of Carthage
Elected Bishop of Carthage in 454 after a long vacancy of the see, Deogratias distinguished himself by his heroic charity during the Vandal …
Saint Dionysius of Alexandria (the Great)
A student of Origen and Bishop of Alexandria in the 3rd century, Saint Dionysius was a tireless pastor nicknamed 'the Great'. He endured the…
Saint Domitian of Châlons
Third Bishop of Châlons in the 2nd century and successor to Donatien, Domitien was a pastor recognized for his gentleness, wisdom, and piety…
Saint Drausin of Soissons
Born in Soissons to an illustrious family, Drausin became bishop of his native city in 638. A great builder, he founded the monasteries of R…
Saint Ebbon (Ebbes)
Nephew of Saint Goeric and Count of Tonnerre, Ebbon became abbot and then Bishop of Sens in 709. He distinguished himself in 731 by leading …
Saint Ennodius of Pavia
Bishop of Pavia and a brilliant 6th-century writer, Ennodius was tasked by Pope Hormisdas with negotiating the end of the Acacian schism wit…
Saint Erembert of Le Pecq
A monk at Fontenelle and later Bishop of Toulouse in the 7th century, Saint Erembert was an exemplary prelate who combined learning and piet…
Saint Eugene of Carthage
Elected Bishop of Carthage in the 5th century after a long vacancy, Eugenius was the pillar of Catholic resistance against the Arian heresy …
Saint Euphronius of Autun
Bishop of Autun in the 5th century, Euphronius was distinguished by his ecclesiastical knowledge and piety. Before his episcopate, he had a …
Saint Eusebius of Samosata
Bishop of Samosata in the 4th century, Eusebius was one of the firmest defenders of the Nicene faith against Arianism. After suffering exile…
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
Bishop of Vercelli in the 4th century, Eusebius was a heroic defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism. Exiled successively to Palesti…
Saint Eustathius of Antioch
Patriarch of Antioch in the 4th century, Eustathius was a staunch defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism at the Council of Nicaea. …
Saint Exuperius (Spirius)
A Roman nobleman sent by Pope Saint Clement, Saint Exupère (or Spire) became the first bishop of Bayeux. He evangelized Lower Normandy throu…
Saint Faron of Meaux
A Burgundian nobleman and advisor to the kings of Austrasia, Faron renounced the world by mutual agreement with his wife to enter the clergy…
Saint Felix of Bourges
The twenty-fifth Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Felix distinguished himself by his wisdom and serenity in the face of insults. …
Saint Felix of Nantes
Born in Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Felix became Bishop of Nantes in 550. A builder prelate and influential diplomat, he completed the…
Saint Ferjus (Ferreol)
Bishop of Grenoble in the 8th century, Saint Ferjus dedicated himself to instructing his people in the face of heresy. While preaching on a …
Saint Firmin the Confessor
Third Bishop of Amiens in the 4th century, Firmin the Confessor distinguished himself by his humility and apostolic zeal. He evangelized vas…
Saint Firmus of Thagaste
Bishop of Tagaste in the 4th century, Firme distinguished himself by his firmness of character and charity. He preferred to endure the tortu…
Saint Flavian of Constantinople
Elected Patriarch of Constantinople in 447, Flavian firmly opposed the simony of the court and the heresy of Eutyches. Victim of a cabal led…
Saint Fortunatus (Fortunatus)
Originally from Vercelli and nicknamed the Philosopher of the Lombards, this Italian bishop went into exile in France in the 6th century. A …
Saint Fortunatus of Douplable
Born in Italy in 530, Venantius Fortunatus was a Latin poet and Bishop of Poitiers. After miraculously recovering his sight through Saint Ma…
Saint Fortunatus of Poitiers
A poet of Italian origin who became Bishop of Poitiers in the 6th century, Fortunatus is the author of an immense literary body of work incl…
Saint Francis de Sales (Bishop and Prince of Geneva)
Bishop of Geneva residing in Annecy, Francis de Sales was one of the great Catholic reformers of the 17th century. Famous for his gentleness…
François de Laval
First bishop of Quebec and founder of the Quebec Seminary, François de Laval (1623-1708) organized the Catholic Church in New France. He was…
Saint Front (Fronto) of Lycaonia
An Israelite from Lycaonia and one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ, Saint Front was sent by Saint Peter to evangelize Gaul. As the fi…
Saint Fulcran of Lodève
Bishop of Lodève in the 10th century, Fulcran distinguished himself by his great purity and apostolic firmness, notably against the Count of…
Saint Gaud (Walde)
Bishop of Évreux in the 5th century, Gaud restored his church devastated by wars before retiring to the solitude of Scicy to end his days as…
Saint Gausbert of Cahors
Bishop of Cahors in the 10th century, Gausbert was a prelate admired for his learning and charity towards the poor. A friend of Saint Géraud…
Saint Gebuin (Jubin)
Son of the Count of Dijon and Archdeacon of Langres, Gébuin was elected Archbishop of Lyon in 1077 during the Council of Autun. Recognized f…
Saint Genesius of Clermont
Born into a noble family of Auvergne, Saint Genêt was an archdeacon and later Bishop of Clermont in the 7th century. He was distinguished by…
Saint Gennebaud (Genebaud)
First Bishop of Laon consecrated by Saint Remi in 497, Gennebaud succumbed to temptation with his former wife. After fathering two sons, he …
Saint Geoffrey of Molincourt
A monk of Péronne and later abbot of Nogent, Geoffroy became Bishop of Amiens in 1104. Known for his monastic austerity and charity toward l…
Saint Germanus of Auxerre (Confessor)
A former high-ranking Roman official and Duke of Auxerre, Germain was miraculously chosen to succeed Saint Amator. He became a rigorous asce…
Saint Ghislain (Guillain)
Originally from Athens, Ghislain left his episcopal see following a vision to settle in Hainaut. There, he founded the monastery of La Celle…
Saint Godehard (Gotthard)
A monk and later a reforming abbot in Bavaria, Gothard became bishop of Hildesheim in 1020 under the impetus of Emperor Henry. He distinguis…
Saint Gohard of Nantes
Bishop of Nantes in the 9th century, Saint Gohard was massacred by the Normans in 843 during the sack of the city. He was killed at the foot…
Saint Gregory of Amnice
Bishop of Amnice in Armenia in the 4th century, Gregory fled persecutions to undertake long pilgrimages to the Indies, Jerusalem, and Rome. …
Saint Gregory of Nyssa
Brother of Saint Basil and Saint Macrina, Gregory of Nyssa was an illustrious theologian and bishop of the 4th century. After a career as a …
Saint Hilary (Illier) of Mende
Born in Mende and baptized late in life, Hilaire became a monk on the banks of the Tarn before being elected Bishop of Mende in the 6th cent…
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers and great defender of the faith against Arianism, Saint Hilary died in 368. His relics, lost following the barbarian inva…
Saint Hildeman of Beauvais
A monk of Corbie who became bishop of Beauvais in 821, Hildeman distinguished himself by his charity and wisdom during councils. Despite an …
Saint Hildevert of Meaux
Educated by Saint Faron, Hildevert became an exemplary Bishop of Meaux, combining monastic discipline with pastoral charity. Having died in …
Saint Hippolytus of Belley
Born in Burgundy in the 7th century, Hippolyte became Abbot of Condat and then Bishop of Belley in 755. Combining monastic rigor and pastora…
Saint Honoratus of Arles
Born into a Gallic consular family, Honoratus renounced his nobility for Christ. After a journey to the East marked by the death of his brot…
Blessed Humbaud
A nobleman from Auxerre who became the 52nd Bishop of Auxerre in 1095, Humbaud was a reforming and generous prelate, close to the popes and …
Saint Innocent of Le Mans
A native of Le Mans and trained by Saint Victorius II, Innocent became bishop of his hometown in 532. A great builder and protector of monas…
Saint Ismeon or Ismidon of Sassenage
A canon of Lyon who became Bishop of Die in 1099, Ismidon of Sassenage was an exemplary pastor who participated in pilgrimages to the Holy L…
Saint Itherius of Nevers
Originally from the Loiret region, Saint Ithier was a 7th-century Bishop of Nevers, renowned for his holiness and medical knowledge. After a…
Saint John XIX (Bishop of Cambrai and Arras)
Formerly a cantor at the court of Emperor Lothair, John became Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in 866 after a long vacancy of the see. A zealous…
Saint Kilian (Cillian)
An Irish monk of noble lineage, Kilian set out to evangelize Germania and established himself in Würzburg. Consecrated bishop by Pope Conon,…
Saint Kilian of Aubigny
An Irish monk and bishop of the 7th century, Kilian renounced his see for a pilgrimage to Rome before becoming a missionary in Artois. Under…
Saint Landry of Meaux
Son of Saint Mauger and Saint Waltrude, Landry renounced a career at court to embrace the ecclesiastical state. Having become Bishop of Meau…
Saint Landulph (Lau)
A canon and later Bishop of Évreux in the 7th century, Saint Landulphe (or Lau) led a life of contemplation and extreme penance in an isolat…
Saint Leo of Carentan
Born in Carentan and Archbishop of Rouen in the 9th century, Saint Leo dedicated himself to the evangelization of the Basque Country and Nav…
Saint Leonard (Leodowald)
Bishop of Avranches in the 6th and 7th centuries, Leonard (Leodowald) transitioned from a violent youth to a life of holiness following a co…
Saint Leontius of Saintes
Bishop of Saintes from 596, Saint Leontius was recognized for his piety and learning. He welcomed Saint Macoux in exile, participated in the…
Saint Leontius the Younger (Bordeaux)
Born in Saintes around 510, Leontius the Younger was a Roman senator and soldier before becoming Archbishop of Bordeaux. Married to Placidin…
Saint Licinius of Angers
A noble leude at the court of Clotaire I, Lezin became Duke of the Angevins before renouncing the world following his fiancée's illness. Ele…
Saint Lubin of Chartres
Of humble origins, Lubin rose through study and piety from the rank of plowman to that of Bishop of Chartres in the 6th century. After a mon…
Saint Lucian of Beauvais
Originally from Rome and a disciple of Saint Peter, Lucien was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize the Beauvaisis in the 1st century. A…
Saint Lupus of Limoges
A priest and guardian of the tomb of Saint Martial, Loup was chosen as Bishop of Limoges after miraculously healing the son of King Clotaire…
Saint Madalve (Mauve)
Bishop of Verdun in the 8th century, Madalvé restored his diocese, which had been devastated by wars and usurpations. After a pilgrimage to …
Saint Magneric (Maigneric)
A faithful disciple of Saint Nicaise, Magnéric became Archbishop of Trier in the 6th century. Known for his piety and tireless activity, he …
Saint Mamert of Vienne
Archbishop of Vienne in the 5th century, Saint Mamert is famous for having instituted the Rogations to appease divine wrath in the face of n…
Saint Martin of Braga
Originally from Pannonia, Martin of Braga became the apostle of Gallaecia in the 6th century by converting the Suebi from Arianism to Cathol…
Saint Marus of Trier
Bishop of Trier in the 5th century and successor to Exametus, Saint Marus distinguished himself by rebuilding religious edifices ruined by t…
Saint Maur of Pécs
A monk at the Abbey of Saint Martin, Maur was noted by King Saint Stephen and his son Emeric for his angelic purity and humility. Having bec…
Saint Meletius the Great
Patriarch of Antioch in the 4th century, Meletius was a staunch defender of the Catholic faith against Arianism. Despite three successive ex…
Saint Mellitus
A Roman monk sent by Saint Gregory the Great in 601, Mellitus became the first Bishop of London and converted King Saebert. After being exil…
Saint Menulphus
Originally from Ireland, Menou became Bishop of Quimper in the 7th century after being welcomed by Saint Corentin. Following a pilgrimage to…
Blessed Milo
Of Picard nobility, Milon was the first abbot of Saint-Josse-aux-Bois before becoming bishop of Thérouanne in 1131. A disciple of Saint Norb…
Saint Moderan (Moran)
Bishop of Rennes in the 8th century, Moderan renounced his office after a pilgrimage to Rome marked by a miracle involving relics of Saint R…
Saint Moses, Bishop of the Saracens
A hermit famous for his virtues in the desert between Egypt and Palestine, Moses became Bishop of the Saracens at the request of Queen Mavia…
Blessed Odo (Oudard)
A native of Orléans and a brilliant professor of realist philosophy in Tournai, Odo converted to monastic life after discovering the writing…
Blessed Philippe Berruyer
Nephew of Saint Guillaume of Bourges, Philippe Berruyer was an exemplary prelate of the 13th century, serving successively as Bishop of Orlé…
Saint Raban Maur
A monk of Fulda and disciple of Alcuin, Rabanus Maurus was one of the greatest scholars of the Carolingian era. Having become Abbot of Fulda…
Blessed Remi of Strasbourg
Nephew of Saint Odile and Bishop of Strasbourg in the 8th century, Remi was a close associate of Charlemagne and a great founder of monaster…
Blessed Roger le Fort
Born at the Château de Ternes, Roger le Fort was elected Bishop of Orléans in 1321 almost by chance following a jest during the chapter. Rec…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with episcopal vestments?
Saints depicted with episcopal vestments: Saint Achaire (Acaire), Blessed Adalberon II, Saint Adalbert of Magdeburg, Saint Agobard of Lyon, Saint Agricol of Avignon, Saint Aigulf (Aout), Blessed Alexander Sauli and Saint Allyre (Illidius).