Saint Achard of Jumièges
A 7th-century nobleman from Poitou, Achard renounced a military career to dedicate himself to God. After thirty-five years at Saint-Jouin, h…
Iconographic attribute
pastoral staff
16 saints
Saint Armel (Ermel)
Born in Great Britain in 482, Saint Armel settled in Armorica in the 6th century to lead a rigorous monastic life. After founding Plouarzel …
Saint Bandry (Bandaridus)
Elected Bishop of Soissons in 540, Bandry was exiled to England by Clotaire I following the slanders of courtiers. After seven years as a ga…
Saint Erembert of Le Pecq
A monk at Fontenelle and later Bishop of Toulouse in the 7th century, Saint Erembert was an exemplary prelate who combined learning and piet…
Saint Evodius (Yved)
A Frankish nobleman born in Neustria, Evodius became Archbishop of Rouen in the 6th century during the reign of Chlothar I. Renowned for his…
Saint Fursey (Abbot of Lagny)
An Irish monk of the 7th century, Saint Fursy is famous for his mystical visions of the afterlife reported by Bede the Venerable. After evan…
Saint Gerland of Agrigento
Born in Besançon, Gerland joined his Norman parents in Sicily to restore Christianity after the Arab occupation. Appointed Bishop of Agrigen…
Saint Gregory of Amnice
Bishop of Amnice in Armenia in the 4th century, Gregory fled persecutions to undertake long pilgrimages to the Indies, Jerusalem, and Rome. …
Saint Hilary of Poitiers
Bishop of Poitiers in the 4th century, Hilary was the principal defender of Catholic orthodoxy against Arianism in the West. Exiled to Phryg…
Saint Julian of Le Mans
The first bishop of Le Mans sent from Rome, Saint Julian evangelized the Cenomani in the 2nd century. He performed numerous miracles, notabl…
Saint Lazarus of Bethany
A friend of Jesus raised by Him at Bethany, Lazarus went into exile in Provence after the Ascension. Having become the first bishop of Marse…
Saint Lupus (Leu)
Bishop of Chalon-sur-Saône in the 7th century, Saint Loup distinguished himself by his charity and miracles, notably the extinguishing of an…
Saint Paul of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
Born in Reims, Paul first lived as a humble plowman near Saint-Remy after fleeing barbarian invasions with his wife, with whom he maintained…
Saint Prince (Principe)
Son of the Count of Laon and brother of Saint Remigius, Saint Prince was the twelfth Bishop of Soissons in the 5th century. Recognized for h…
Saint Theodard (Audard)
Born around 840 in Montauriol, Theodard became Archbishop of Narbonne in 885. A great builder and protector of the poor against Saracen inva…
Saint Volusien (Voussien)
Coming from a senatorial family in Lyon, Volusien was a monk at Lérins before becoming Bishop of Tours in 491. Persecuted by the Arian king …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with pastoral staff?
Saints depicted with pastoral staff: Saint Achard of Jumièges, Saint Armel (Ermel), Saint Bandry (Bandaridus), Saint Erembert of Le Pecq, Saint Evodius (Yved), Saint Fursey (Abbot of Lagny), Saint Gerland of Agrigento and Saint Gregory of Amnice.