Martyr · 24 November
St. Théophane Vénard
Jean-Théophane Vénard was a
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Saints from France
Read the full stories of 129 saints whose birth or early family origins are associated with present-day France.
Showing 121–129 of 129. Read each story’s origin note for traditional or disputed accounts.
Priest / Deacon · 19 May
St. Theophilus of Corte
Theophilus of Corte - born Biagio Arrighi - was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and a professed member from the Order of Friars Minor.
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Religious · 26 September
St. Thérèse Couderc
Thérèse Couderc, born Marie-Victoire Couderc, was a French religious sister and the co-founder of the Sisters of the Cenacle.
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Doctor of the Church · October 1
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
A quiet Carmelite whose “little way” found holiness in ordinary love.
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Founder · September 27
St. Vincent de Paul
A priest who organized enduring works of charity around the dignity of people in need.
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Monastic or Hermit · April 8
St. Walter of Pontoise
Walter of Pontoise was a French abbot.
France · Present-day geography
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Bishop · January 10
St. William of Donjeon
William of Donjeon was a French Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Bourges from 1200 until his death.
France · Present-day geography
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Monastic · May 28
St. William of Gellone
William of Gellone, was the second Duke of Toulouse from 790 until 811. In 804, he founded the abbey of Gellone.
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Bishop · July 29
St. William Pinchon
William Pinchon was a French Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Saint-Brieuc from his appointment in 1220 until his death.
France · Present-day geography
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