Blessed Charles the Good
Son of King Saint Canute of Denmark, Charles became Count of Flanders and Amiens in the 12th century. Nicknamed 'the Goo…
Place
Bruges
BE
5 saints associated
Saint Chrysole (Chryseuil)
A bishop originally from Armenia, Chrysole fled the persecutions of Diocletian to reach Rome before being sent to evange…
Blessed Gauthier
Born in Bruges and a doctor of theology, Blessed Gauthier was a Franciscan provincial before becoming Bishop of Poitiers…
Joseph Amand Passerat
A French Redemptorist priest, successor to Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer as Vicar General of the transalpine communities, …
Blessed Leo of Saint-Bertin
Leo was the fortieth abbot of Saint-Bertin in the 12th century. After leaving the court of the Count of Flanders for mon…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Bruges?
Saints associated with Bruges: Blessed Charles the Good, Saint Chrysole (Chryseuil), Blessed Gauthier, Joseph Amand Passerat and Blessed Leo of Saint-Bertin.