Saint Allyre (Illidius)
A 4th-century Auvergnat nobleman, Allyre became the fourth bishop of Clermont. Famous for healing the daughter of Empero…
Place
Auvergne
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Today: Clermont-Ferrand
26 saints associated
Saint Antolien
Saint Antolien is a martyr of Auvergne whose triumph took place in 265 during the invasion of King Crocus under the empe…
Saint Aquilin of Bayeux
A nobleman from Bayeux and soldier under Clovis II, Aquilin took a vow of continence with his wife before dedicating him…
Saint Austremonius (Stremoine)
Sent by Saint Peter in the 1st century, Saint Austremoine is the first bishop and apostle of Auvergne. After evangelizin…
Saint Avitus I
A nobleman from Auvergne who became the 18th Bishop of Clermont in the 6th century, Saint Avitus was a zealous pastor kn…
Saint Avitus of Vienne
Alcimus Ecditius Avitus, born in Vienne in the mid-5th century, was an illustrious Christian bishop and poet. Coming fro…
Saint Bonitus (Bonet)
A high-ranking official and Chancellor of Austrasia, then Governor of Provence, Saint Bont became Bishop of Clermont fol…
Saint Brachio (Braque)
A former hunter in the service of the Count of Clermont, Braque converted after seeing a wild boar take refuge without f…
Saint Calminius (Calmine)
A Duke of Aquitaine from a senatorial family in the 6th century, Calminius renounced his duties to lead a hermit's life …
Saint Calupan
A monk at the monastery of Méallet in the 6th century, Calupan withdrew into a steep cave in Auvergne to live as a reclu…
Saint Constantien of Javron
Originally from Auvergne, Saint Constantien was a monk at Micy before retiring as a hermit in Maine. Having become abbot…
Saint Desideratus of Bourges
Bishop of Bourges in the 6th century, Saint Désiré succeeded Saint Arcade. He actively participated in the Councils of O…
Saint Gemma
A virgin of Portuguese origin and daughter of the prefect of Galicia, Saint Gemme was martyred in 109 for refusing to ma…
Saint Genesius of Clermont
Born into a noble family of Auvergne, Saint Genêt was an archdeacon and later Bishop of Clermont in the 7th century. He …
Saint Leobard (Libert)
Originally from Auvergne, Leobard renounced an arranged marriage after the death of his parents to dedicate himself to G…
Saint Marcella of Auvergne
Born in Chauriat at the end of the 9th century, Marcelle was a shepherdess who caused a miraculous spring to gush forth …
Saint Odilo of Cluny
The fifth Abbot of Cluny in the 11th century, Odilo is famous for having instituted All Souls' Day on November 2nd. A gr…
Saint Palladius (Pallais)
An Auvergnat nobleman who became Bishop of Saintes in the 6th century, Pallais was a major figure of the Merovingian era…
Saint Perpet of Tours
The sixth Bishop of Tours elected in 461, Saint Perpet was an illustrious builder, notably of the sumptuous basilica ded…
Peter the Venerable
Abbot of Cluny in the 12th century, Peter the Venerable was a major theologian and diplomat of his time. A friend of Sai…
Saint Priest (Prix)
Bishop of Clermont in the 7th century, Saint Prix distinguished himself by his zeal for justice and the defense of the p…
Saint Procula
A princess of Rouergue devoted to God, Procula fled Rodez to escape a forced marriage to the lord Géraud. Having taken r…
Saint Sour (Sorus)
Born in Auvergne, Saint Sour retired to Périgord to lead a life as a hermit and recluse in the rocks of Terrasson. After…
Saint Valery (Monk of Luxeuil and first abbot of Leuconaüs)
Of humble origins in Auvergne, Valery became a monk at Luxeuil under Saint Columbanus before founding the abbey of Leuco…
Saint Venerandus of Clermont
A senator of Auvergne born in the 4th century, Venerandus became Bishop of Clermont and was one of the illustrious figur…
Saint Volusien (Voussien)
Coming from a senatorial family in Lyon, Volusien was a monk at Lérins before becoming Bishop of Tours in 491. Persecute…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Auvergne?
Saints associated with Auvergne: Saint Allyre (Illidius), Saint Antolien, Saint Aquilin of Bayeux, Saint Austremonius (Stremoine), Saint Avitus I, Saint Avitus of Vienne, Saint Bonitus (Bonet) and Saint Brachio (Braque).
Where is Auvergne located today?
Auvergne corresponds today to Clermont-Ferrand.