Saint Erhard (Eberhard)
A missionary bishop of the 8th century, Erhard evangelized Bavaria and established his see in Regensburg. He is famous for baptizing Saint Odile, mira…
First name and chronology
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Everard, between 701 and 1300; the most famous is Saint Erhard, celebrated on January 8th.
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A missionary bishop of the 8th century, Erhard evangelized Bavaria and established his see in Regensburg. He is famous for baptizing Saint Odile, mira…
A former Duke of Italy under Lothair I, Evrard abandoned his titles to live as an anchorite in the desert of Moiron. Having become a shepherd out of h…
Count of Friuli and pious warrior of the 9th century, Everard founded the Abbey of Cysoing and transferred the relics of Saint Callistus there. After …
Count of Nellenburg in the 11th century, Eberhard founded the Benedictine monastery and the city of Schaffhausen after pilgrimages to Rome and Compost…
Count of Mons in the 13th century, Évrard renounced his titles after the War of Brabant to atone for a sin. After pilgrimages, he lived anonymously as…
The feast of Everard is celebrated on January 8th, in memory of Saint Erhard.
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Everard, including Saint Erhard, Saint Everard, Eberhard, Saint Evrard and Everard.
The most famous saint named Everard is Saint Erhard (8th century).