Saint Bernard of Menthon (Apostle of the Alps)
A 10th-century Savoyard nobleman, Bernard of Menthon fled a prestigious marriage to dedicate himself to God in Aosta. Having become an archd…
Iconographic attribute
stole
10 saints
Saint Germanus
A Scottish missionary and bishop, Saint Germain was martyred in Gaul. His relics, initially kept at Saint-Germain-sur-Bresle, were transferr…
Saint John Vianney (Curé of Ars)
A 19th-century French priest, Jean-Marie Vianney became famous as the parish priest of the small village of Ars. Known for his extreme ascet…
Saint Malachy of Armagh
A reformer of the Church in Ireland in the 12th century, Malachy was Bishop of Connor and later Archbishop of Armagh, struggling against lay…
Saint Marcellus of Paris
Born in Paris and raised by Bishop Prudence, Marcel became bishop of the city in the 5th century. Famous for his miracles, notably that of t…
Saint Nicaise (Nigaise)
Originally from Athens and converted by Saint Paul, Saint Nicaise was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize Gaul. After slaying a dragon …
Noël Pinot
A French priest and martyr of the Revolution, Blessed Noël Pinot was guillotined in Angers in 1794 for refusing to swear an oath to the Civi…
Saint Pavace of Le Mans
Successor to Saint Thuribe to the see of Le Mans, Saint Pavace distinguished his episcopate with numerous miracles, healing the paralyzed an…
Saint Romanus of Rouen
Born of a royal lineage and advisor to Clotaire II, Saint Romain became Archbishop of Rouen in 626. He is famous for slaying a devastating d…
Saint Salvius of Amiens
A founding monk at Montreuil-sur-Mer, Salve became Bishop of Amiens in the 7th century following a celestial designation. He built the Notre…