Saint Anthelme of Belley
The seventh prior of the Grande-Chartreuse and first General of the Order, Anthelme structured the Carthusians before becoming Bishop of Bel…
Patronage
Diocese of Belley
4 saints
Saint Arthaud of Belley
Born in 1101 in the Valromey, Arthaud was initially a courtier before becoming a Carthusian monk at Portes. Founder of the famous Charterhou…
Saint Hippolytus of Belley
Born in Burgundy in the 7th century, Hippolyte became Abbot of Condat and then Bishop of Belley in 755. Combining monastic rigor and pastora…
Blessed Ponce of Balmey
Noble by birth and canon of Lyon, Ponce de Balmey founded the Charterhouse of Meyria before becoming Bishop of Belley in 1121. Despite his h…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Diocese of Belley?
The patron saints of Diocese of Belley include: Saint Anthelme of Belley, Saint Arthaud of Belley, Saint Hippolytus of Belley and Blessed Ponce of Balmey.
Which saint should you pray to for Diocese of Belley?
For Diocese of Belley, you can pray to: Saint Anthelme of Belley, Saint Arthaud of Belley, Saint Hippolytus of Belley and Blessed Ponce of Balmey.