Saint Clarus of Vienne

Also known as

• Clair of Vienne

Memorial

• 1 January

Profile

Benedictine monk at the abbey of Saint Ferreol. Abbot of Saint Marcellus in Vienne, Dauphine (in modern France). Noted spiritual director, including work at the convent of Saint Blandina where his own mother and sisters were nuns. Was also known for a profound understanding of theology, yet a teaching style that made it clear to any student. Reputed miracle worker.

Born

• Vienne, Dauphine, France

Died

• c.660

Beatified

• 1907 by Pope Saint Pius X (cultus confirmed)

Patronage

• tailors

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Catholic Online
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Clarus of Vienne”. Saints.SQPN.com. 5 December 2009. Web. 19 May 2013. <http://saints.sqpn.com/saint-clarus-of-vienne/>