A portrait of St. Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne
St. Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne
c. 552 – c. 625
Feast
December 20 · VII c.
Patron of
Jura · Hermits · Saint-Ursanne
Order
Hermit / Missionary
Irish-Frankish hermit (c. 552-c. 625), companion of St. Columbanus on the continental mission; settled as hermit in the Doubs valley where the town of Saint-Ursanne grew up around his cell. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 552 · Died: c. 625 · From: France / Switzerland.
Patronage
St. Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne is invoked as the patron of jura, hermits, saint-ursanne. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne, 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.