Saint Achaire (Acaire)
A monk of Luxeuil trained under the influence of Saint Columbanus, Achaire became Bishop of Noyon and Tournai in the 7th…
Place
Burgundy
FR
Today: Bourgogne
14 saints associated
Saint Adelaide (Empress of Germany)
Daughter of the King of Burgundy, Adelaide was successively Queen of Italy and Empress of Germany. Despite the persecuti…
Saint Africus of Comminges
Bishop of Comminges in the 6th century originally from Burgundy, Saint Affrique dedicated himself to the struggle agains…
Saint Anselm of Canterbury
Born in Aosta, Anselm became Abbot of Bec in Normandy before being appointed Archbishop of Canterbury. He fought firmly …
Saint Attala of Bobbio
Born in Burgundy, Saint Attala was a disciple of Saint Columbanus at Luxeuil and later at Bobbio, where he became the se…
Blessed Eberhard
Coming from an illustrious Swabian family, Eberhard was initially a worldly provost in Strasbourg before converting thro…
Saint Eustasius of Luxeuil
Successor to Saint Columbanus as head of the Abbey of Luxeuil, Eustase was a great reformer and missionary of the 7th ce…
Saint Faron of Meaux
A Burgundian nobleman and advisor to the kings of Austrasia, Faron renounced the world by mutual agreement with his wife…
Saint Felix, Apostle of East Anglia
A priest originally from Burgundy, Felix converted King Sigebert in exile before accompanying him to England to evangeli…
Saint Gengulphus (Gingolph)
A Burgundian lord and warrior under Pepin the Short, Gengoul distinguished himself by his piety and patience in the face…
Saint Hugh of Lincoln
A Carthusian monk of Burgundian origin, Hugh became Bishop of Lincoln in 1186. Nicknamed the 'Hammer of Kings' for his f…
Saint Leothade
A monk and later abbot of Moissac, Léothade became bishop of Auch in the 8th century, succeeding the lineage of Taurin a…
Saint Severinus of Agaune
Abbot of the monastery of Agaune in Valais in the 5th century, Severinus was famous for his holiness and miracles. Summo…
Simeon-Marie Cardon and 5 companions (6)
Group of six Cistercian monks from Casamari Abbey murdered by soldiers of the French Revolutionary Army in May 1799 for …
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Burgundy?
Saints associated with Burgundy: Saint Achaire (Acaire), Saint Adelaide (Empress of Germany), Saint Africus of Comminges, Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Saint Attala of Bobbio, Blessed Eberhard, Saint Eustasius of Luxeuil and Saint Faron of Meaux.
Where is Burgundy located today?
Burgundy corresponds today to Bourgogne.