Saint Fulcran of Lodève

Memorial

• 13 February

Profile

Pious youth who early decided on a life in the Church. Priest. Bishop of Lodève, France for 57 years, consecrated on 4 February 949. Rebuilt many churches and convents. Founded the monastery of Saint Sauveur, and several hospitals for the poor. Untiring reformer and supporter of the spiritual life of his clergy, known for his personal asceticism.

Died

• 13 February 1006 of natural causes
• buried in the cathedral of Lodève, France
• body disinterred and burned by the Huguenots in 1572; only a few particles remain

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Patronage

• diocese of Lodève, France

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Catholic Encyclopedia
• Découvrez la France et ses Régions
• Katherine Rabenstein
• New Catholic Dictionary
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints
• Stained glass window

MLA Citation

• “Saint Fulcran of Lodève“. Saints.SQPN.com. 6 May 2013. Web. 24 May 2013. <>