Saint Almer (Almire)
A disciple of Saint Avitus from Auvergne, Saint Almire first lived at Micy before retiring as a hermit in the forests of Maine in the 6th ce…
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monk's habit
33 saints
Venerable Alvise
A monk of Saint-Bertin and later Abbot of Anchin, Alvise became Bishop of Arras in 1131 under the compulsion of Pope Innocent II. A zealous …
Saint Ambrose Autpert
A French monk who became abbot of San Vincenzo al Volturno in Italy in the 8th century, Ambrose Autpert distinguished himself by his humilit…
Saint Anastasius (Magundat)
A former Persian magus and soldier named Magundat, Anastasius converted to Christianity after seeing the Holy Cross captured by Khosrow. Hav…
Saint Anastasius of Sinai
A monk and priest at Mount Sinai in the 7th century, Anastasius was a staunch defender of orthodoxy against Monophysite heresies. Nicknamed …
Saint Armel (Ermel)
Born in Great Britain in 482, Saint Armel settled in Armorica in the 6th century to lead a rigorous monastic life. After founding Plouarzel …
Saint Blimond (Blithmundus)
Originally from the Dauphiné and miraculously cured of paralysis by Saint Valery, Blimond became his disciple and successor as head of the A…
Saint Brachio (Braque)
A former hunter in the service of the Count of Clermont, Braque converted after seeing a wild boar take refuge without fear near the hermit …
Saint Dalmatius (Dalmat)
A former officer under Emperor Theodosius, Dalmatius became a monk under the guidance of Saint Isaac in Constantinople. After forty-eight ye…
Saint Ephrem of Edessa
Born in Nisibis in the 4th century, Saint Ephrem was a Syrian deacon and poet famous for his humility and eloquence. After a youth marked by…
Saint Ethelwold of Winchester
A monk of Glastonbury who became Bishop of Winchester in the 10th century, Saint Ethelwold was a great monastic reformer in England. Under t…
Saint Euthymius the Great
Born in Melitene in the 4th century following a divine promise, Euthymius became one of the greatest abbots of Palestine. A central figure o…
Blessed Frederick of Arras
A high-ranking lord in Verdun, Frederick renounced his titles to enter the monastery of Saint-Vannes with his friend Richard. He distinguish…
Blessed Gelduin
A monk of Saint-Vincent de Laon and later abbot of Anchin in 1102, Gelduin distinguished himself by his great humility and administrative wi…
Saint Gerasimus
A monk originally from Lycia, Gerasimus settled in Palestine where he founded a famous laura near the Jordan River after renouncing the Euty…
Saint Giles (Abbot)
A noble Athenian fleeing fame, Giles established himself as a hermit in Septimania. After being wounded by an arrow intended for his compani…
Saint Giraud of Fontenelle
Educated by the greatest minds of his time, Giraud became an exemplary reforming abbot at Saint-Arnoul and later at Fontenelle. His zeal for…
Saint Helladius of Toledo
A high dignitary at the court of Toledo, Helladius left his duties to become a monk at the monastery of Agali before being elected bishop of…
Blessed Hugh of Vaucelles
Former Dean of Cambrai, Hugues de Villa retired to the monastery of Vaucelles in the 13th century to lead a life of humility. Known for his …
Blessed John Cassian
John Cassian (c. 350-433) was a major monk and theologian, founder of the Abbey of Saint-Victor in Marseille. After experiencing asceticism …
Saint John Climacus (Abbot of Mount Sinai)
Abbot of Mount Sinai, Saint John Climacus is the author of the mystical Ladder, a spiritual treatise structured in thirty steps leading to C…
Saint Lautein (Lothain)
A 5th-century Aeduan nobleman, Lautein left the worldly life of Autun for the monastery before isolating himself in the Jura. There, he foun…
Saint Mamertinus of Auxerre
A former pagan healed of physical and spiritual infirmities by Saint Germain of Auxerre after a vision at the chapel of Saint-Carcodème, Mam…
Saint Maximus (Même)
Born near Cahors, Maxime fled a forced marriage to dedicate himself to God. Having become abbot of Limours, he distinguished himself by his …
Saint Momble of Ireland
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Fursa, Momble became abbot of Lagny before retiring as a hermit at Condren. Ordained a priest by Saint E…
Saint Phal (Fidolus)
The son of an Auvergne senator, Fidolus was taken captive during the Frankish wars before being ransomed by Saint Aventin. Having become Abb…
Saint Rioc
Son of the king of Eloro, Rioc withdrew from the world after his conversion to live for forty-one years as a hermit on an isolated rock in C…
Saint Sergius of Caesarea
A former magistrate turned hermit monk, Sergius interrupted a pagan sacrifice to Jupiter in Caesarea in 304 through his prayer. Refusing to …
Saint Theodora of Alexandria (Penitent)
A wife from Alexandria who succumbed to adultery, Theodora retired to a men's monastery in male disguise to atone for her sin. Slandered and…
Saint Theodore the Sanctified (Abbot of Tabennisi)
A privileged disciple of Saint Pachomius in Egypt during the 4th century, Theodore the Sanctified became Abbot of Tabennisi. Known for his p…
Saint Theodulf (Thiou)
Coming from an illustrious family of Aquitaine, Theodulph retired to the monastery of Mont-d'Hor under the direction of Saint Thierry. After…
Blessed Thomas of Maurienne
A monk originally from Maurienne, Thomas went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land before receiving a vision of the Virgin Mary ordering him to …
Saint Viatre of Tremble-Vif
A monk of the Abbey of Micy in the 6th century, Saint Viatre retired to the marshy moors of Sologne to live as a hermit. He marked the site …