A portrait of St. Claudius of Besançon
St. Claudius of Besançon
c. 607 – 696
Feast
June 6 · VII c.
Patron of
Besançon · Bishops · Toy makers, local
Order
Bishop / Abbot
Frankish abbot of the 7th century, abbot of the monastery of Condat (later named Saint-Claude in his honor) in the Jura; tradition wrongly conflates him with an earlier Bishop of Besançon. Feast June 6.
Life & Times
Born: c. 607 · Died: 696 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Claudius of Besançon is invoked as the patron of besançon, bishops, toy makers, local. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Claudius of Besançon, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.