Saint Agricol of Avignon
Born in Avignon in the 7th century, Agricol trained at the Abbey of Lérins before becoming coadjutor and then successor …
Place
Avignon
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24 saints associated
Saint Andrew Corsini
Born into the noble Corsini family in Florence, Andrew initially led a life of debauchery before converting and entering…
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…
Bernardo Felipe Fromental
Jean-Prosper Fromental (Brother Bernardo Felipe) was a French Lasallian religious, founder in Mexico of the congregation…
Bertrand of Garrigues
A close companion and confidant of Saint Dominic, Blessed Bertrand of Garrigues (c. 1195 - 1230) was one of the first pi…
Saint Catherine of Siena
The daughter of a dyer in Siena in the 14th century, Catherine dedicated herself to God from childhood and joined the Do…
Venerable César de Bus
A Provençal gentleman who initially led a worldly life, César de Bus underwent a radical conversion in Cavaillon. In 159…
Claude de la Colombière
A French Jesuit priest, spiritual director of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque at Paray-le-Monial and one of the first apost…
Saint Donatus of Orléans
A priest originally from Orléans in the 6th century, Donatus retired to the solitude of the Lure Mountain after a pilgri…
Jeanne Chézard de Matel
Jeanne Chézard de Matel (1596-1670) was a French mystic and the foundress of the Order of the Incarnate Word and Blessed…
Saint Marcellus of Die
Originally from Avignon and brother of Saint Petronius, Marcel became Bishop of Die in the 6th century despite his initi…
Saint Martha (Hostess of Jesus Christ)
Sister of Lazarus and Mary Magdalene, Martha is famous for having welcomed Jesus at Bethany. After the Resurrection, she…
Martyrs of Orange (32)
The 32 martyrs of Orange were a group of nuns from various congregations guillotined in July 1794 for their fidelity to …
The Most Holy Virgin (Presentation)
The feast of the Presentation commemorates the offering of the Blessed Virgin in the Temple of Jerusalem by her parents …
Saint Patient of Lyon
Archbishop of Lyon in the 5th century, Saint Patient distinguished himself through immense charity, saving several provi…
Blessed Peter of Luxembourg
From the illustrious House of Luxembourg, Pierre was appointed Bishop of Metz at sixteen and cardinal at seventeen. Desp…
Saint Robert of La Chaise-Dieu
Born into the nobility of Aurillac, Robert was a canon at Brioude before founding the famous Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu in …
Saint Rufus of Avignon
Son of Simon of Cyrene, Ruf was an early disciple who accompanied Saint Paul on his missions. First bishop of Tortosa in…
Blessed Urban V
Guillaume de Grimoard, who became Urban V in 1362, was a Benedictine pope marked by his austerity and reforming zeal. He…
Saint Vincent Ferrer
A 14th-century Spanish Dominican, Vincent Ferrer was a preacher of immense influence, traveling across Europe to announc…
Saint William of Oulx
Born infirm with only one hand in the 12th century, this humble shepherd of the monastery of Calme was warned by an ange…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Avignon?
Saints associated with Avignon: Saint Agricol of Avignon, Saint Andrew Corsini, Saint Benezet (Benedict), Bernardo Felipe Fromental, Bertrand of Garrigues, Saint Catherine of Siena, Venerable César de Bus and Claude de la Colombière.