Saint Budoc
Son of Prince Jodual of Brittany, Budoc was raised at the monastery of Dol before becoming its abbot and then its bishop…
Place
Brittany
FR
9 saints associated
Saint Gibrian
An Irish priest of the 6th century, Gibrien settled in Champagne with his seven brothers and sisters to lead a life of e…
Venerable John Eudes
A 17th-century Norman priest, Jean Eudes is the founder of the Congregation of Jesus and Mary and the Order of Our Lady …
Saint John of the Grille
A Cistercian monk trained by Saint Bernard, Jean became abbot of Busay and then bishop of Aleth in 1140. He is the histo…
Saint Judoc (Josse)
A 7th-century Breton prince, Josse renounced the crown to become a hermit in Ponthieu. After a pilgrimage to Rome, he le…
Saint Lery
A 7th-century Breton priest and abbot, Saint Léry founded a monastery that gave its name to the village of Saint-Léry. A…
Saint Meriadec of Vannes
Born into the royal lineage of Brittany in the 7th century, Mériadec was a Bishop of Vannes renowned for his extreme hum…
Saint Salomon, King and Martyr
King of Brittany in the 9th century, Salomon ascended the throne after assassinating his cousin Erispoé. He redeemed his…
Saint Senoch (Senou) of Tiffauges
An abbot in Touraine in the 6th century, Saint Senoch lived a life of extreme austerity, wearing chains and dedicating h…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Brittany?
Saints associated with Brittany: Saint Budoc, Saint Gibrian, Venerable John Eudes, Saint John of the Grille, Saint Judoc (Josse), Saint Lery, Saint Meriadec of Vannes and Saint Salomon, King and Martyr.