A portrait of St. Hugh of Cluny
St. Hugh of Cluny
1024 – 1109
Feast
April 29 · XII c.
Patron of
Cluniac monks · Abbots · Monastic reformers
Order
Abbot / Reformer
French Benedictine abbot (1024-1109), of noble birth, sixth abbot of Cluny from 1049 for an unprecedented sixty years; advisor to nine popes, defender and architect of the Gregorian Reform, builder of the great third abbey-church of Cluny (the largest church in Christendom until the rebuilding of St. Peter's), godfather of the future Emperor Henry IV. Canonized 1120 by Callixtus II.
Life & Times
Born: 1024 · Died: 1109 · From: France / Cluny.
Patronage
St. Hugh of Cluny is invoked as the patron of cluniac monks, 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. Hugh of Cluny, 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.