A portrait of St. Odo of Cluny
St. Odo of Cluny
c. 878 – 942
Feast
November 18 · X c.
Patron of
Musicians · Cluniac monks · Monastic reformers
Order
Abbot / Benedictine
French Benedictine abbot (c. 878-942), second abbot of Cluny from 927; reformer of monasteries throughout France and Italy at papal commission, including the famous restoration of Fleury and the abbey of St. Paul-Outside-the-Walls in Rome. Author of the "Occupatio," "Collationes," and a Life of St. Gerald of Aurillac. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 878 · Died: 942 · From: France / Italy.
Patronage
St. Odo of Cluny is invoked as the patron of musicians, cluniac monks, monastic reformers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Odo 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.