Blessed John of Ghent (The Hermit of Saint-Claude)
A 15th-century Benedictine monk of Saint-Claude, John of Ghent retired to a hermitage to escape the laxity of his abbey. Driven by a revelat…
Iconographic attribute
long beard
2 saints
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with long beard?
Saints depicted with long beard: Blessed John of Ghent (The Hermit of Saint-Claude) and Saint William Firmat.