Saint Desiderius of Langres
A former laborer from Genoa who became Bishop of Langres through a miraculous election in 253, Didier devoted himself to his people during the barbari…
First name and chronology
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Desiderius, between 201 and 1864; the most famous is Saint Die, celebrated on June 19th.
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
A former laborer from Genoa who became Bishop of Langres through a miraculous election in 253, Didier devoted himself to his people during the barbari…
Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Désiré succeeded Saint Arcade. He actively participated in the Councils of Orléans and Auvergne to defend …
Bishop of Vienne in the 6th century, Didier was a learned and zealous prelate, esteemed by Saint Gregory the Great. His opposition to the scandalous c…
Bishop of Nevers in the 7th century, Saint Dié renounced his office to embrace the eremitic life in the Vosges and Alsace. Founder of the Abbey of Ebe…
Abbot of Monte Cassino who became Pope under the name Victor III, he was a great reformer of the Church and a key mediator of the Gregorian Reform.
Thirty-third bishop of Thérouanne in the 12th century, Didier was a zealous and respected prelate, advisor to popes and friend of the abbot of Clairva…
A French Spiritan priest and missionary, Jacques-Désiré Laval is the Apostle of Mauritius, where he devoted himself entirely to former slaves.
The feast of Desiderius is celebrated on June 19th, in memory of Saint Die.
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Desiderius, including Saint Die, Saint Desiderius, Saint Desiderius, Saint Desideratus and Saint Desiderius.
The most famous saint named Desiderius is Saint Die (7th century).