Saint Gilduin (Gildouin)
Born in 1052, Gilduin was a canon of Dol from a noble Breton lineage. Elected bishop against his will, he traveled to Ro…
Place
Dol
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Today: Dol-de-Bretagne
5 saints associated
Saint Illtud (Elchut, Heltute)
A Welsh nobleman and former soldier of King Arthur, Saint Iltut converted under the influence of Saint Cadoc. He founded…
Saint Magloire of Dol
A cousin of Saint Samson, Magloire was abbot of Lanmeur and then of Dol before becoming bishop. Seeking solitude, he ret…
Saint Samson of Dol
Born in Wales in 480, Samson became an influential monk and bishop, founder of the see of Dol in Armorican Brittany. Ren…
Saint Thuriaf (Thurian)
Bishop of Dol in the 8th century, Thuriaf began his life as a shepherd before being trained by Bishop Thiarmail. Recogni…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Dol?
Saints associated with Dol: Saint Gilduin (Gildouin), Saint Illtud (Elchut, Heltute), Saint Magloire of Dol, Saint Samson of Dol and Saint Thuriaf (Thurian).
Where is Dol located today?
Dol corresponds today to Dol-de-Bretagne.