Saint Aurelian of Arles
Bishop of Arles in the 6th century and Vicar of the Holy See in Gaul, Aurelian was a defender of orthodoxy during the Three Chapters controv…
Patronage
Arles
7 saints
Saint Caesarius of Arles
Born in Chalon-sur-Saône, Caesarius was a monk at Lérins before becoming Archbishop of Arles in 502. A great reformer and defender of the fa…
Saint Hilary of Arles
A monk of Lérins who became Archbishop of Arles in the 5th century, Hilary distinguished himself by the monastic austerity he maintained whi…
Blessed Louis Alleman
Louis Alleman was an illustrious prelate of the 15th century, Archbishop of Arles and Cardinal, involved at the forefront of the Council of …
Saint Roch of Montpellier
Born in Montpellier with a red cross on his body, Saint Roch distributed his fortune to the poor to set out on a pilgrimage. He dedicated hi…
Saint Stephen (First Martyr)
The first deacon chosen by the Apostles for the service of the poor, Stephen was an inspired preacher and a miracle worker in Jerusalem. Acc…
Saint Virgilius of Arles
Born in Aquitaine around 530, Virgilius was a monk at Lérins and then abbot at Autun before becoming Archbishop of Arles. As Vicar of Pope G…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Arles?
The patron saints of Arles include: Saint Aurelian of Arles, Saint Caesarius of Arles, Saint Hilary of Arles, Blessed Louis Alleman, Saint Roch of Montpellier, Saint Stephen (First Martyr) and Saint Virgilius of Arles.
Which saint should you pray to for Arles?
For Arles, you can pray to: Saint Aurelian of Arles, Saint Caesarius of Arles, Saint Hilary of Arles, Blessed Louis Alleman, Saint Roch of Montpellier, Saint Stephen (First Martyr) and Saint Virgilius of Arles.