Saint Beuvon (Bobon)
A 10th-century Provençal nobleman and soldier, Beuvon distinguished himself through his piety and bravery by driving the Saracens from La Ga…
Iconographic attribute
pilgrim's habit
7 saints
Saint Evermar
A nobleman from Frisia living under Pepin of Herstal, Evermar undertook a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela before visiting the sanctuari…
Saint Judoc (Josse)
A 7th-century Breton prince, Josse renounced the crown to become a hermit in Ponthieu. After a pilgrimage to Rome, he led a life of prayer a…
Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine
Born in Castile to a Béarnais father exiled for his faith, Julian became a Franciscan lay brother after initially being rejected for his exc…
Saint Richard, Saxon King
King of the West Saxons in the 8th century, Richard left his throne to undertake a pilgrimage to Rome with his sons. He died on the way in L…
Thaddeus McCarthy
An Irish bishop from a royal dynasty, Thaddeus McCarthy (1455-1492) spent his life peacefully defending his episcopal rights against local u…
Saint William of Montevergine (of Vercelli)
A nobleman from Vercelli, William renounced the world at fifteen to become a pilgrim and hermit. In 1119, he founded the Abbey of Montevergi…