Saint Hugh of Rouen

Memorial
9 April
Profile
Benedictine monk at Fontenelle. Primicerius of Metz. Bishop of Rouen in 722. Bishop of Paris. Abbot at Fontenelle. Abbot at Jumieges. He used these positions, several of which he held at once, to inspire and support piety and learning in his diocese, and among his monks. He eventually resigned them all and retired to Jumieges as a choir monk.
Died
730 at Jumieges
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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