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 …
Iconographic attribute
wild boar
4 saints
Saint Castor of Nîmes
A former lawyer and judge in Nîmes, Castor founded the monastery of Mananque before becoming Bishop of Apt in the 5th century. A spiritual d…
Saint Deicolus (Desle)
An Irish monk and disciple of Saint Columbanus, Desle founded the Abbey of Lure in Franche-Comté in the 7th century. Known for his unalterab…
Saint William Firmat
Born in Tours in 1026, Guillaume Firmat was initially a physician and canon before choosing the eremitic life. After two pilgrimages to Jeru…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with wild boar?
Saints depicted with wild boar: Saint Brachio (Braque), Saint Castor of Nîmes, Saint Deicolus (Desle) and Saint William Firmat.