Blessed Adalberon II
Son of the Duke of Lower Lorraine and nephew of Hugh Capet, Adalberon II became Bishop of Metz in 984. Renowned for his …
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Metz
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31 saints associated
Saint Adelphus of Remiremont
Grandson of Saint Romaric, Adelphe was trained by Saint Arnulf of Metz before becoming abbot of the double monastery of …
Saint Alberon (Adalberon)
Bishop of Liège in the 12th century, Albéron was recognized for his piety and righteousness. Moved by the tears of a wid…
Saint Aldric of Le Mans
Born in Saxony and of Carolingian descent, Saint Aldric was a close advisor to Louis the Pious before becoming Bishop of…
Saint Arnulf (Arnoul)
Bishop of Metz in the 7th century and ancestor of the Carolingian dynasty, Saint Arnoul abandoned his office to end his …
Saint Avitus I
A nobleman from Auvergne who became the 18th Bishop of Clermont in the 6th century, Saint Avitus was a zealous pastor kn…
Blessed Bennon
A canon of Strasbourg who became a hermit in Switzerland, Bennon restored the site of Einsiedeln before being appointed …
Saint Bertulf (Bertoul)
An Austrasian nobleman converted by Saint Arnulf, Bertulf became a monk at Luxeuil before joining Bobbio in Italy. Elect…
Caroline-Barbe Colchen Carré de Malberg
Caroline-Barbe Colchen Carré de Malberg (1829-1891) was a French layperson, founder of the Society of the Daughters of S…
Saint Chlodulf (Chloud)
Son of Saint Arnulf and Saint Doda, Chlodulf was a high dignitary of the palace of Austrasia before becoming Bishop of M…
Saint Chrodegang of Metz
Bishop of Metz and minister to the early Carolingians in the 8th century, Chrodegand was a major actor in the alliance b…
Étienne-Pierre Morlanne
Étienne-Pierre Morlanne (1772-1862) was a French physician and obstetrician, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters …
Saint Felix of Metz
Third Bishop of Metz and successor to Saint Clement, Felix governed his diocese with virtue for forty-two years. After t…
Saint Fortunatus of Poitiers
A poet of Italian origin who became Bishop of Poitiers in the 6th century, Fortunatus is the author of an immense litera…
Venerable Francis-Mary-Paul Libermann
Son of a rabbi from Metz, François-Marie-Paul Libermann converted to Catholicism in 1826. Despite severe epilepsy that d…
Saint Hugh I, Bishop of Rouen and Bayeux
Grandson of Pepin of Herstal and nephew of Charles Martel, Hugh I was an influential prelate of the 8th century holding …
Saint Lupien of Mende
Abbot of Saint-Privat in Mende in the 6th century, Lupien was slandered to Queen Brunhilda by Count Innocent. Although e…
Marguerite Rutan
A Daughter of Charity and martyr of the French Revolution, Marguerite Rutan dedicated her life to the poor and the sick …
Marie-Eugénie of Jesus
Anne-Eugénie Milleret de Brou (1817-1898), in religion Marie-Eugénie of Jesus, founded in 1839 in Paris the Religious of…
Saint Nino
A Christian captive taken to Iberia in the 3rd or 4th century, she converted her masters through her piety and miracles,…
Saint Patient of Metz
Originally from Asia Minor and a disciple of Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Patient became the fourth bishop of Metz i…
Blessed Peter of Luxembourg
From the illustrious House of Luxembourg, Pierre was appointed Bishop of Metz at sixteen and cardinal at seventeen. Desp…
Robert Schuman
A French statesman and one of the founding fathers of the European Union, Robert Schuman lived his political commitment …
Saint Romaric (Remiremont)
A noble officer at the court of Austrasia, Romaric renounced honors after political setbacks to embrace the monastic lif…
Saint Simeon of Metz
Originally from Crete and of Israelite lineage, Saint Simeon was Bishop of Metz for thirty years. His relics were transf…
Saint Theodoric (Theodorion)
The son of a thieving peasant, Thierry was instructed by Saint Remi and founded the Abbey of Mont-d'Or near Reims after …
Saint Trudo (Trond)
A nobleman from Hesbaye in the 7th century, Saint Trond renounced his fortune to dedicate himself to God under the guida…
Blessed Tutilo
A monk of Saint Gall in the 9th century, Tutilo was a universal scholar, excelling in both the liberal and mechanical ar…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Metz?
Saints associated with Metz: Blessed Adalberon II, Saint Adelphus of Remiremont, Saint Alberon (Adalberon), Saint Aldric of Le Mans, Saint Arnulf (Arnoul), Saint Avitus I, Blessed Bennon and Saint Bertulf (Bertoul).