Saint Benedict Biscop
An English nobleman who became a monk at Lérins, Benedict Biscop founded the abbeys of Wearmouth and Jarrow in the 7th c…
Place
Lérins Abbey
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Today: Cannes
7 saints associated
Saint Caesarius of Arles
Born in Chalon-sur-Saône, Caesarius was a monk at Lérins before becoming Archbishop of Arles in 502. A great reformer an…
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 Siffrein (Syffroy)
A nobleman originally from Italy, Siffrein trained at Lérins and Arles under Saint Caesarius before becoming Bishop of C…
Saint Vincent of Lérins
A former soldier born in Toul, Vincent retired to the monastery of Lérins to dedicate himself to God. He is famous for h…
Saint Virgilius of Arles
Born in Aquitaine around 530, Virgilius was a monk at Lérins and then abbot at Autun before becoming Archbishop of Arles…
Saint Volusien (Voussien)
Coming from a senatorial family in Lyon, Volusien was a monk at Lérins before becoming Bishop of Tours in 491. Persecute…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Lérins Abbey?
Saints associated with Lérins Abbey: Saint Benedict Biscop, Saint Caesarius of Arles, Saint Lupus (Saint Leu), Saint Siffrein (Syffroy), Saint Vincent of Lérins, Saint Virgilius of Arles and Saint Volusien (Voussien).
Where is Lérins Abbey located today?
Lérins Abbey corresponds today to Cannes.