Saint Aurea of Amiens
A young woman from Amiens in the 8th century, Aurea became the companion of Saint Ulpha in her solitude at Boves. She wa…
Place
Amiens
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16 saints associated
Saint Berchon (Berechond)
Bishop of Amiens in the 7th century, Saint Berchon is known for his support of Saint Valery and the evangelization of th…
Saint Bernardino of Siena (Franciscan)
A member of the illustrious Albizeschi family, Bernardino of Siena was a major 15th-century Franciscan preacher, famous …
Saint Caius (Pope and Martyr)
Originally from Dalmatia and a relative of Emperor Diocletian, Pope Caius governed the Church for twelve years during a …
Saint Eric IX, King of Sweden
Elected King of Sweden for his virtues in the 12th century, Eric IX distinguished himself by his piety, his sense of jus…
Saint Firmin the Confessor
Third Bishop of Amiens in the 4th century, Firmin the Confessor distinguished himself by his humility and apostolic zeal…
Saint Geoffrey of Molincourt
A monk of Péronne and later abbot of Nogent, Geoffroy became Bishop of Amiens in 1104. Known for his monastic austerity …
Julie Billiart
French religious sister and foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (1804), dedicated to the Christian education…
Saint Justus of Auxerre (Child)
A nine-year-old child from Auxerre, Just set out to free his enslaved uncle in Amiens following a divine vision. On the …
Madeleine-Sophie Barat
A French religious sister born in Joigny in 1779, Madeleine-Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1800…
Saint Martin of Tours
A former Roman soldier born in Hungary, Martin converted to Christianity and became the first great monk of the Gauls be…
Nicolas Barré
A priest of the Order of Minims and a brilliant theologian, Nicolas Barré is the founder of the Sisters of the Infant Je…
Blessed Peter the Hermit
A nobleman from Amiens who became a hermit, Peter was the instigator and one of the leaders of the First Crusade followi…
Saint Pius I
A native of Aquileia, Pius I became pope in 142 under Antoninus Pius. He marked the history of the Church with his rigor…
Saint Salvius of Amiens
A founding monk at Montreuil-sur-Mer, Salve became Bishop of Amiens in the 7th century following a celestial designation…
Saint William of Breteuil
A 12th-century Benedictine abbot, Guillaume led the abbey of Breteuil for thirty years with fervor and humility. Recogni…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Amiens?
Saints associated with Amiens: Saint Aurea of Amiens, Saint Berchon (Berechond), Saint Bernardino of Siena (Franciscan), Saint Caius (Pope and Martyr), Saint Eric IX, King of Sweden, Saint Firmin the Confessor, Saint Geoffrey of Molincourt and Julie Billiart.