Blessed John of Ghent (The Hermit of Saint-Claude)
A 15th-century Benedictine monk of Saint-Claude, John of Ghent retired to a hermitage to escape the laxity of his abbey. Driven by a revelat…
A new video, the Pope’s graphic novel ready to discover… Get Sancteo news directly in your browser.
Two steps: click here, then choose “Allow” in your browser.
Your browser will ask for your permission to receive our updates. Choose “Allow” in that prompt.
No prompt? Look for the notification icon next to the site address. If you previously blocked notifications, change this permission in the site settings.
No email needed. You stay in control and can turn them off anytime. Privacy Policy
Iconographic attribute
2 saints
A 15th-century Benedictine monk of Saint-Claude, John of Ghent retired to a hermitage to escape the laxity of his abbey. Driven by a revelat…
Born in Tours in 1026, Guillaume Firmat was initially a physician and canon before choosing the eremitic life. After two pilgrimages to Jeru…
Saints depicted with long beard: Blessed John of Ghent (The Hermit of Saint-Claude) and Saint William Firmat.