Saint Benezet (Benedict)
A humble shepherd from Savoy born in 1165, Bénézet received a divine command to build a bridge over the Rhône in Avignon. After proving his …
Iconographic attribute
shepherd's clothing
4 saints
Saint Elric (Aldric)
Born of the royal blood of France, perhaps the last of the Carolingians, Aldric renounced his nobility to become a shepherd at the Premonstr…
Saint Evrard
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 shepher…
Saint Thuriaf (Thurian)
Bishop of Dol in the 8th century, Thuriaf began his life as a shepherd before being trained by Bishop Thiarmail. Recognized for his humility…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with shepherd's clothing?
Saints depicted with shepherd's clothing: Saint Benezet (Benedict), Saint Elric (Aldric), Saint Evrard and Saint Thuriaf (Thurian).