Saint Hadulph of Arras
A monk and later abbot of Saint-Vaast, Hadulph became bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the 8th century. Recognized for his discipline and virt…
Patronage
Arras
6 saints
Saint John XIX (Bishop of Cambrai and Arras)
Formerly a cantor at the court of Emperor Lothair, John became Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in 866 after a long vacancy of the see. A zealous…
Our Lady of the Ardents
In 1105, while Artois was ravaged by the epidemic of ergotism, the Virgin Mary appeared to two enemies, Itier and Norman. She gave them a mi…
Saint Thierry of Cambrai
Bishop of Cambrai and Arras in the 9th century, Thierry was a prelate loyal to Louis the Pious and a key actor in the councils of his time. …
Saint Vedast
Saint Vaast was the illustrious bishop of Arras and Cambrai and the principal founder of the Christian religion in Artois. After evangelizin…
Saint Vigor (Vigueur)
Originally from Artois and trained by Saint Vedast, Vigor became Bishop of Bayeux in the 6th century. He fought against idolatry, notably by…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Arras?
The patron saints of Arras include: Saint Hadulph of Arras, Saint John XIX (Bishop of Cambrai and Arras), Our Lady of the Ardents, Saint Thierry of Cambrai, Saint Vedast and Saint Vigor (Vigueur).
Which saint should you pray to for Arras?
For Arras, you can pray to: Saint Hadulph of Arras, Saint John XIX (Bishop of Cambrai and Arras), Our Lady of the Ardents, Saint Thierry of Cambrai, Saint Vedast and Saint Vigor (Vigueur).