Saint Amator (Amatre)
Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century, Amateur lived a virginal marriage with Saint Martha before dedicating himself to t…
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Auxerre
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14 saints associated
Saint Aunaire (Aunacharius)
A 6th-century nobleman from Orléans, Aunaire left the court of King Guntram to embrace clerical life in Tours. Becoming …
Saint Germanus of Auxerre (Confessor)
A former high-ranking Roman official and Duke of Auxerre, Germain was miraculously chosen to succeed Saint Amator. He be…
Saint Helladius of Auxerre
Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century, Helladius succeeded Saint Valerian during the reign of Valentinian the Elder. Duri…
Saint Hugh of Cluny
Born in Burgundy in 1024, Hugh became Abbot of Cluny at only twenty-five years old and led the order for sixty years. A …
Blessed Humbaud
A nobleman from Auxerre who became the 52nd Bishop of Auxerre in 1095, Humbaud was a reforming and generous prelate, clo…
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 …
Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff
Originally from Cardiff, Mellon converted in Rome before being miraculously designated by an angel to become the first b…
Saint Palladius of Auxerre
Abbot of Saint-Germain and then Bishop of Auxerre from 622, Palladius distinguished himself by his charity towards the p…
Saint Patrick (Patricius)
Born in Gaul and captured by pirates, Patrick lived six years in slavery in Ireland before escaping. Trained by Saint Ge…
Saint Rieul of Senlis
First bishop and apostle of Senlis in the 4th century, Saint Rieul is famous for the numerous miracles that occurred at …
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…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Auxerre?
Saints associated with Auxerre: Saint Amator (Amatre), Saint Aunaire (Aunacharius), Saint Germanus of Auxerre (Confessor), Saint Helladius of Auxerre, Saint Hugh of Cluny, Blessed Humbaud, Saint Justus of Auxerre (Child) and Saint Mellon (Melaine) of Cardiff.