A portrait of St. Gerard of Brogne
St. Gerard of Brogne
c. 895 – 959
Feast
October 3 · X c.
Patron of
Abbots · Monastic reformers
Order
Abbot / Reformer
Belgian abbot and reformer (c. 895-959), founded the abbey of Brogne on his family estate c. 919 after pilgrimage to St. Denis; commissioned by counts and bishops to reform monasteries throughout Lotharingia, Flanders, and Normandy according to Benedictine observance.
Life & Times
Born: c. 895 · Died: 959 · From: Belgium / Brogne.
Patronage
St. Gerard of Brogne is invoked as the patron of abbots, monastic reformers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Gerard of Brogne, 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.