Saint Hilary (Illier) of Mende
Born in Mende and baptized late in life, Hilaire became a monk on the banks of the Tarn before being elected Bishop of M…
Place
Lérins Island
FR
Today: Cannes
7 saints associated
Saint Honoratus of Arles
Born into a Gallic consular family, Honoratus renounced his nobility for Christ. After a journey to the East marked by t…
Saint James of Tarentaise
A former Persian officer who converted, Jacques became the first bishop of Tarentaise in the 5th century after training …
Saint John of Réome
Born in Dijon in the 5th century, Saint Jean de Réome was one of the fathers of monasticism in France. Founder of the Ab…
Saint Lupus (Leu) of Sens
Archbishop of Sens in the 7th century, Saint Loup distinguished himself by his charity towards the poor and his miraculo…
Saint Maximus of Riez
Born around 388 in Provence, Maximus was the second abbot of Lérins before becoming Bishop of Riez in 434 despite his gr…
Saint Patrick (Patricius)
Born in Gaul and captured by pirates, Patrick lived six years in slavery in Ireland before escaping. Trained by Saint Ge…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Lérins Island?
Saints associated with Lérins Island: Saint Hilary (Illier) of Mende, Saint Honoratus of Arles, Saint James of Tarentaise, Saint John of Réome, Saint Lupus (Leu) of Sens, Saint Maximus of Riez and Saint Patrick (Patricius).
Where is Lérins Island located today?
Lérins Island corresponds today to Cannes.