Ana de Jesús
A companion of Saint Teresa of Ávila, Ana de Jesús (1545-1621) spread the Discalced Carmelite reform in France and Belgi…
Place
Dijon
FR
10 saints associated
Anne de Xainctonge
Foundress of the Company of Saint Ursula of Dole, Anne de Xainctonge (1567-1621) dedicated her life to the free educatio…
Saint Benignus of Smyrna
A disciple of Saint Polycarp sent from Smyrna to evangelize Gaul, Saint Benignus established the faith in Autun, Langres…
Elizabeth of the Trinity
A French Carmelite from Dijon, Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) was a mystic of the presence of the Trinity in the s…
Saint Gebuin (Jubin)
Son of the Count of Dijon and Archdeacon of Langres, Gébuin was elected Archbishop of Lyon in 1077 during the Council of…
Saint Gregory of Autun (Bishop of Langres)
A former Count of Autun who became Bishop of Langres in the 6th century, Gregory distinguished himself through his civil…
Saint Jacob of Toul
Bishop of Toul in the 8th century, Jacob participated in the councils of Compiègne and Attigny during the reign of Pepin…
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
Widowed at twenty-eight after the accidental death of her husband, Jane Frances Frémyot dedicated herself to the educati…
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, traditionally located in Jerusalem at the Probatic Pool. This da…
Saint Paschasie
A 2nd-century virgin from Dijon, Paschasie welcomed Saint Benignus and became his active collaborator. After the apostle…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Dijon?
Saints associated with Dijon: Ana de Jesús, Anne de Xainctonge, Saint Benignus of Smyrna, Elizabeth of the Trinity, Saint Gebuin (Jubin), Saint Gregory of Autun (Bishop of Langres), Saint Jacob of Toul and Saint Jane Frances de Chantal.