Saint Aquilin of Bayeux
A nobleman from Bayeux and soldier under Clovis II, Aquilin took a vow of continence with his wife before dedicating him…
Place
Bayeux
FR
12 saints associated
Catherine of Saint Augustine
Blessed Catherine of Saint Augustine (1632-1668) was a French hospital nun, a pioneer of New France, and a co-founder of…
Saint Contest, Bishop of Bayeux
Born near Caen, Saint Contest first withdrew into solitude before becoming Bishop of Bayeux in 456. He distinguished him…
Saint Conteste of Bayeux
Initially a hermit in the desert of Blaye, Saint Conteste became Bishop of Bayeux at the beginning of the 6th century. K…
Saint Evremond
Born in Bayeux and a favorite of King Clovis II, Évremond left the court for monastic life. He founded the monasteries o…
Saint Exuperius (Spirius)
A Roman nobleman sent by Pope Saint Clement, Saint Exupère (or Spire) became the first bishop of Bayeux. He evangelized …
Saint Germanus of Scotland
The son of a Scottish lord baptized by Saint Germanus of Auxerre, this prelate evangelized Frisia, Germany, and Spain be…
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 …
Saint Manvieu (Mannée)
Bishop of Bayeux in the 5th century, Mannée distinguished himself by his charity during the barbarian invasions, ransomi…
Saint Sulpice of Bayeux
Twentieth Bishop of Bayeux in the 9th century, Saint Sulpice was massacred by the Normans in 844 while he had retired to…
Saint Vigor (Vigueur)
Originally from Artois and trained by Saint Vedast, Vigor became Bishop of Bayeux in the 6th century. He fought against …