Saint Evermar
A nobleman from Frisia living under Pepin of Herstal, Evermar undertook a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela before vi…
Place
Galicia
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Today: Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle
4 saints associated
Saint Liberata (Livrade)
A 4th-century princess of Galicia, Liberata fled to Aquitaine with her sisters to consecrate her virginity to God. To es…
Saint Martin of Braga
Originally from Pannonia, Martin of Braga became the apostle of Gallaecia in the 6th century by converting the Suebi fro…
Saint Quiteria (Quitere)
Daughter of a prince of Galicia, Quitteria secretly dedicated herself to God and fled to the Aufragie valley to escape a…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Galicia?
Saints associated with Galicia: Saint Evermar, Saint Liberata (Livrade), Saint Martin of Braga and Saint Quiteria (Quitere).
Where is Galicia located today?
Galicia corresponds today to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.