Place

Saintonge

Today: Saintes

3 saints associated

Saint Benignus of Flay

• 8th century

Born into the Frankish nobility, Bénigne was abbot of Fontenelle and later Flay in the 8th century. Despite the politica…

Feast: August 16th • 2nd century

A virgin of Portuguese origin and daughter of the prefect of Galicia, Saint Gemme was martyred in 109 for refusing to ma…

Feast: April 16th • 5th century

A patrician of Saintonge in the 5th century, Vaise was persecuted by his own family for distributing his wealth to the p…

Which saints are connected to Saintonge?

Saints associated with Saintonge: Saint Benignus of Flay, Saint Gemma and Saint Vaise of Saintes.

Where is Saintonge located today?

Saintonge corresponds today to Saintes.