Saint Evodius (Yved)
A Frankish nobleman born in Neustria, Evodius became Archbishop of Rouen in the 6th century during the reign of Chlothar I. Renowned for his…
Patronage
Rouen
9 saints
Saint Hugh I, Bishop of Rouen and Bayeux
Grandson of Pepin of Herstal and nephew of Charles Martel, Hugh I was an influential prelate of the 8th century holding the sees of Rouen, B…
Saint Malo (Maclovius)
Born in 497 near Aleth, Saint Malo was trained by Saint Brendan before becoming the first British-born bishop of Aleth in 575. Driven out by…
Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff
Originally from Cardiff, Mellon converted in Rome before being miraculously designated by an angel to become the first bishop of Rouen. He e…
Saint Nicaise (Nigaise)
Originally from Athens and converted by Saint Paul, Saint Nicaise was sent by Pope Saint Clement to evangelize Gaul. After slaying a dragon …
Saint Ouen (Dadon)
Chancellor of France under Dagobert I, Saint Ouen was an upright minister before becoming Archbishop of Rouen in 646. A friend of Saint Elig…
Saint Praetextatus of Rouen
Bishop of Rouen in the 6th century, Praetextatus was persecuted by King Chilperic for having married Merovech and Brunhilda. After an exile …
Saint Romanus of Rouen
Born of a royal lineage and advisor to Clotaire II, Saint Romain became Archbishop of Rouen in 626. He is famous for slaying a devastating d…
Saint Victricius of Rouen
A former Roman soldier who converted, Victricius became Archbishop of Rouen in the 4th century after surviving martyrdom. A great evangelize…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Rouen?
The patron saints of Rouen include: Saint Evodius (Yved), Saint Hugh I, Bishop of Rouen and Bayeux, Saint Malo (Maclovius), Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff, Saint Nicaise (Nigaise), Saint Ouen (Dadon), Saint Praetextatus of Rouen and Saint Romanus of Rouen.
Which saint should you pray to for Rouen?
For Rouen, you can pray to: Saint Evodius (Yved), Saint Hugh I, Bishop of Rouen and Bayeux, Saint Malo (Maclovius), Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff, Saint Nicaise (Nigaise), Saint Ouen (Dadon), Saint Praetextatus of Rouen and Saint Romanus of Rouen.