Amato Ronconi
Amato Ronconi (c. 1226 - 1292) was an Italian layperson, member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, founder of a hospice for the poor, and …
Patronage
pilgrims
5 saints
Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
Born in Artois in 1748, Benedict Joseph Labre renounced monastic life to become a mendicant pilgrim, traveling through the sanctuaries of Eu…
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…
Saint James the Greater (Apostle)
Son of Zebedee and brother of Saint John, James the Greater was one of the three privileged apostles of Jesus. After preaching in Judea and,…
Saint Judoc (Josse)
A 7th-century Breton prince, Josse renounced the crown to become a hermit in Ponthieu. After a pilgrimage to Rome, he led a life of prayer a…