Saint Fraimbaud of Auvergne
A nobleman from Auvergne educated at the court of Childebert, Fraimbaud renounced honors to become a recluse in Ivry, then a monk at Micy. F…
Iconographic attribute
birds
6 saints
Saint Francis of Assisi (Confessor)
Son of a wealthy merchant of Assisi, Francis renounced his fortune to marry 'Lady Poverty' after a worldly youth. Founder of the Order of Fr…
Blessed Gentilis of Matelica
A 14th-century Franciscan friar, Gentilis of Matelica was a zealous missionary in the East after living at La Verna. Gifted with the gift of…
Blessed Hugh of Vaucelles
Former Dean of Cambrai, Hugues de Villa retired to the monastery of Vaucelles in the 13th century to lead a life of humility. Known for his …
Saint Joseph of Cupertino (Joseph Desa)
Born in a stable in 1603, Joseph Desa became a Franciscan priest despite his intellectual difficulties, thanks to manifest divine protection…
Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine
Born in Castile to a Béarnais father exiled for his faith, Julian became a Franciscan lay brother after initially being rejected for his exc…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with birds?
Saints depicted with birds: Saint Fraimbaud of Auvergne, Saint Francis of Assisi (Confessor), Blessed Gentilis of Matelica, Blessed Hugh of Vaucelles, Saint Joseph of Cupertino (Joseph Desa) and Blessed Julian of Saint Augustine.