Saint Amand of Maastricht
Saint Amand was one of the greatest missionaries of the 7th century, evangelizing Flanders, the Slavic lands, and Vasconia. Bishop of Maastr…
Patronage
Ghent
6 saints
Saint Bavo, Count of Hesbaye
A noble Count of Hesbaye with a violent temperament, Bavo converted after the death of his wife under the influence of Saint Amand. He distr…
Saint Colette (Nicole)
Born miraculously in Corbie, Colette dedicated herself to a life of austerity before becoming the great reformer of the Order of Saint Clare…
Saint Livinus (Liévin)
An Irish bishop of the 7th century, Saint Livin left his country to evangelize Flanders and Brabant. After a life of miracles and preaching,…
Saint Macarius of Antioch
An Armenian nobleman who became Archbishop of Antioch, Macarius abandoned his office out of humility to travel as a pilgrim. After surviving…
Saint Pharaildis
Coming from an illustrious family of Austrasia, Saint Pharaildis lived in the 8th century. Although forced into marriage, she kept her virgi…
Frequently asked questions
Who is the patron saint of Ghent?
The patron saints of Ghent include: Saint Amand of Maastricht, Saint Bavo, Count of Hesbaye, Saint Colette (Nicole), Saint Livinus (Liévin), Saint Macarius of Antioch and Saint Pharaildis.
Which saint should you pray to for Ghent?
For Ghent, you can pray to: Saint Amand of Maastricht, Saint Bavo, Count of Hesbaye, Saint Colette (Nicole), Saint Livinus (Liévin), Saint Macarius of Antioch and Saint Pharaildis.