Saint Agericus of Verdun
Tenth bishop of Verdun in the 6th century, Airy was a humble and charitable pastor, close to the kings of Austrasia. He …
Place
Laon
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10 saints associated
Saint Anstrude
Daughter of Saint Salaberga, Anstrude became abbess of the monastery of Laon at only twenty years old. Recognized for he…
Saint Baldwin (Baudoin)
Brother of Saint Anstrude and son of Saint Salaberga, Baudouin was an archdeacon of Laon in the 7th century. Known for h…
Saint Cagnoald (Chagnoald)
Born into an illustrious Frankish family, Cagnoald was a privileged disciple of Saint Columbanus at Luxeuil before becom…
Saint Celine (Celinie)
Wife of the Count of Laon in the 5th century, Saint Celine is the mother of Saint Prince and Saint Remigius. After a lon…
Saint Gennebaud (Genebaud)
First Bishop of Laon consecrated by Saint Remi in 497, Gennebaud succumbed to temptation with his former wife. After fat…
Saint Humbert of Maroilles
Born in Upper Picardy to a noble family, Humbert became a priest in Laon before following Saint Amand to Rome. He dedica…
Saint Prince (Principe)
Son of the Count of Laon and brother of Saint Remigius, Saint Prince was the twelfth Bishop of Soissons in the 5th centu…
Saint Remigius (Apostle of the Franks)
Born miraculously in Laon, Saint Remi became Archbishop of Reims at age 22. He is famous for converting and baptizing Ki…
Venerable William of Champeaux
A nobleman from Brie and brilliant professor in Paris, William of Champeaux founded the Abbey of Saint-Victor before bec…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Laon?
Saints associated with Laon: Saint Agericus of Verdun, Saint Anstrude, Saint Baldwin (Baudoin), Saint Cagnoald (Chagnoald), Saint Celine (Celinie), Saint Gennebaud (Genebaud), Saint Humbert of Maroilles and Saint Prince (Principe).