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Pages in category "Patron saints of France" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Denis of Paris; J.
Ivo of Kermartin, TOSF (17 October 1253 – 19 May 1303), also known as Yvo, Yves, or Ives (and in Breton as Erwan, Iwan, Youenn or Eozenn, depending on the region, and known as Yves Hélory (also Helori or Heloury) in French), was a parish priest among the poor of Louannec, the only one of his station to be canonized in the Middle Ages.
Louise de Marillac was born out of wedlock on August 12, 1592 [1] at Ferrières-en-Brie near Le Meux, [2] now in the department of Oise, in Picardy.She never knew her mother. Louis de Marillac, Lord of Ferrires (1556–1604), [3] claimed her as his natural daughter yet not his legal h
France: Saint-Brieuc: Servant of God Member, Young Christian Workers: René Rouzé: January 11, 1922 February 18, 1945 22 France: Saint-Denis: Servant of God Member, Young Christian Workers: André Boucher (Xavier) August 3, 1920 March 15, 1945 24 France: Saint-Dié: Servant of God Cleric, Franciscan Friars Minor: Jean Tinturier: February 20 ...
Remigius was born, traditionally, at Cerny-en-Laonnois, near Laon, Picardy, into the highest levels of Gallo-Roman society. He is said to have been son of Emilius, count of Laon (who is not otherwise attested) and of Saint Celine, daughter of the Bishop of Soissons, which Clovis had conquered in 487.
Clotilde is the patron saint of the lame in Normandy and the patron saint of Les Andelys and has been "invoked against sudden death and iniquitous husbands". [3] She married Clovis I , the first king of the Franks , in 492 or 493.
Martin of Tours (Latin: Martinus Turonensis; 316/336 – 8 November 397) was the third bishop of Tours.He is the patron saint of many communities and organizations across Europe, including France's Third Republic.
Patron saints of France (2 C, 9 P) R. French Roman Catholic saints (2 C, 167 P)