Saint Armel (Ermel)
Born in Great Britain in 482, Saint Armel settled in Armorica in the 6th century to lead a rigorous monastic life. After…
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17 saints associated
Saint Avoye (Aurea)
A 3rd-century Sicilian princess, Avoye (born Aurée) joined her cousin Saint Ursula to flee marriage and dedicate herself…
Saint Erkembode
A monk at Sithiù under Saint Bertin, Erkembode became abbot of the monastery and then bishop of Thérouanne in the 8th ce…
Saint Faustus of Riez
Originally from Great Britain, Faustus was the third abbot of Lérins before becoming Bishop of Riez in 461. A great theo…
Saint Germanus of Auxerre (Confessor)
A former high-ranking Roman official and Duke of Auxerre, Germain was miraculously chosen to succeed Saint Amator. He be…
Saint Germanus of Scotland
The son of a Scottish lord baptized by Saint Germanus of Auxerre, this prelate evangelized Frisia, Germany, and Spain be…
Saint Gildas the Wise
Born in Great Britain in 494, Gildas the Wise was an abbot and writer famous for his austerity and erudition. After trai…
Saint Gurval, Second Bishop of Aleth
Originally from Great Britain, Saint Gurval was the successor to Saint Malo on the see of Aleth in the 7th century. Afte…
Saint Herbaud
A nobleman from Great Britain, Herbaud retired as a hermit in the diocese of Quimper in the 8th century. Renowned for hi…
Saint Joevin
A disciple of Saint Paul of Léon originally from Great Britain, Saint Joevin lived as an anchorite in Armorica before be…
Saint Lupus (Saint Leu)
A nobleman from Toul who became Bishop of Troyes in the 5th century, Saint Loup was a great defender of the faith agains…
Saint Meen (Mevenne)
Originally from Great Britain and a disciple of his uncle Saint Samson, Méen settled in Armorica to flee the Saxons. He …
Saint Menulphus
Originally from Ireland, Menou became Bishop of Quimper in the 7th century after being welcomed by Saint Corentin. Follo…
Saint Patern the Elder
The first bishop of Vannes in the 5th century, Patern was a monk of Gallo-Roman origin who traveled to Great Britain and…
Saint Peter of Ambleteuse
A monk sent by Saint Gregory the Great to evangelize England alongside Saint Augustine, Peter became the first abbot of …
Saint Psalmodius (Saumay)
Originally from Great Britain and a disciple of Abbot Brandan, Psalmode retired to Aquitaine and then to the Limousin to…
Saint Victricius of Rouen
A former Roman soldier who converted, Victricius became Archbishop of Rouen in the 4th century after surviving martyrdom…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Great Britain?
Saints associated with Great Britain: Saint Armel (Ermel), Saint Avoye (Aurea), Saint Erkembode, Saint Faustus of Riez, Saint Germanus of Auxerre (Confessor), Saint Germanus of Scotland, Saint Gildas the Wise and Saint Gurval, Second Bishop of Aleth.