A portrait of St. Oyend
St. Oyend
c. 449 – 510
Feast
January 1 · VI c.
Patron of
Jura monasteries · Monks
Order
Abbot
Frankish abbot (c. 449-510), of the Jura; succeeded as abbot of Condat (the Jura monastery later renamed Saint-Oyend, modern Saint-Claude) and consolidated the Jura monastic tradition begun by St. Romanus and St. Lupicinus. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 449 · Died: 510 · From: Jura / France.
Patronage
St. Oyend is invoked as the patron of jura monasteries, monks. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Oyend, 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.