A portrait of St. Hervé
St. Hervé
c. 521 – c. 556
Feast
June 17 · VI c.
Patron of
Blind people · Musicians · Bards
Order
Hermit / Abbot
Breton hermit (c. 521-c. 556), said to have been blind from birth, son of a Welsh bard; became one of the most beloved saints of Brittany, founder of monasteries at Lanhouarneau, depicted in iconography led by his guide-companion and accompanied by the wolf that, having killed the ox at his plough, was made to take its place. Pre-Congregation cultus.
Life & Times
Born: c. 521 · Died: c. 556 · From: Brittany / France.
Patronage
St. Hervé is invoked as the patron of blind people, musicians, bards. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Hervé, 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.