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750–821 · Medieval · Benedictines

Benedict of Aniane (Latin: Benedictus Anianensis; German: Benedikt von Aniane; c. 747 – 12 February 821 AD), born Witiza and called the Second Benedict, was a Benedictine monk and monastic reformer who had a substantial impact on the religious practice of the Carolingian Empire.

1112 · Medieval · Benedictines

Benedict of Cagliari was a Benedictine Bishop of Dolia, Sardinia. He was a monk at the abbey of St. Saturninus in that city when he was made bishop in 1107. Serving for five years, Benedict then retired to the basilica abbey.

701–845 · Medieval

Benito de Massérac (8th century – 845, Nantes), also known as Benedict of Macerac or Benedict of Massérac, was a Greek abbot and hermit in Nantes, in present-day France. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, and his liturgical feast is celebrated on October 22.

1000–1012 · Medieval · Benedictines

Benedict of Skalka or Szkalka (Hungarian: Zoborhegyi Szent Benedek, Slovak: Svätý Benedikt pustovník) (10th century –d. 1012), born Stojislav in Nitra, Hungarian Kingdom (modern day Slovakia), was a Benedictine monk, now venerated as a saint.

1260 · Medieval

Saint Benedicta of Assisi was a nun who died in 1260. She is recognized as a saint.

1241 · Medieval · Cistercians

Saint Benigna of Wrocław was a Polish Cistercian nun born in Kuyavia. She died in Wrocław in 1241 and is recognized as a Catholic saint.

1372–1404 · Medieval

Saint Benigno de’ Medici was born in Volterra in 1372 and died in 1404. He is recognized as a saint.

701–900 · Medieval

Saint Benignus of Malcesine was a presbyter and bishop who lived from 701 to 900.

853 · Medieval

Saint Benilde of Córdoba was a Catholic saint who died in 853. She was executed by decapitation in Córdoba.

1010–1106 · Medieval · Benedictines

Benno (c. 1010 – 16 June 1106) was named Bishop of Meissen in 1066. Venerated since the 13th century, he was canonized in 1523. Benno did much for his diocese, both by ecclesiastical reforms on the Hildebrandine model and by material developments.

870 · Medieval

Beocca (died 870) was a hieromartyr, abbot of Chertsey, and a saint in the Roman Catholic Church. His feast day is April 10. A Danish invading army destroyed the monasteries at Chertsey and Barking, which had been founded by Saint Erkenwald for himself and his sister, Saint Ethe…

934 · Medieval

Beornstan (or Byrnstan) was an English Bishop of Winchester. He was consecrated in May 931. He died on 1 November 934. After his death, he was revered as a saint.

1150–1220 · Medieval · Order of Friars Minor

Berard of Carbio was a thirteenth-century Franciscan friar who was executed in Morocco for attempting to promote Christianity. He and his companions, Peter, Otho, Accursius, and Adjutus, are venerated as Catholic saints and considered the Franciscan Protomartyrs.

1080–1130 · Medieval · Benedictines

Blessed Berardo dei Marsi (1079 – 3 November 1130) was a Catholic Italian cardinal. He was proclaimed Blessed in 1802 as he was deemed to be holy and that miracles were performed through his intercession. Berardo dei Marsi was born in 1079 to Berardo and Theodosia.

636–696 · Medieval

Saint Bercharius (Bererus; French: Berchaire) (636 – March 28, 696) was abbot of Hautvillers in Champagne. Descended from a distinguished Aquitanian family, he received his instruction from Saint Nivard (Nivo), Archbishop of Reims.

733 · Medieval

Bercthun of Beverley (died 15 May 733) also known as Bertin, Britwin, Berhthu and Beorhthun, was an eighth century Anglo-Saxon saint. He was a Benedictine monk of Beverley, a disciple of John of Beverley and Bede's informant about much of Bede's history regarding Beverley.

647–724 · Medieval

Saint Beregisus was a monk and abbot who lived from 647 to 724.

1000–1093 · Medieval · Benedictines

Berenguer de Sant Pàpol was born in Aude in 1000 and served as a Catholic priest within the Benedictine order. He died in 1093 and is recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

650–731 · Medieval

Berhtwald (died 731) was the ninth Archbishop of Canterbury in England. His predecessor had been Theodore of Tarsus. Berhtwald begins the first continuous series of native-born Archbishops of Canterbury, although there had been previous Anglo-Saxon archbishops, they did not succe…

601–702 · Medieval · Benedictines

Berlinda (Latin: Berlindis, Berlenda, Berelenda, other variants; also known as Bellaude; died 702 AD) was a Benedictine nun of noble descent. Her feast day is 3 February.

1169 · Medieval

Bernard Ier de Nantes was a prelate born in La Baule-Escoublac who served as a bishop. He died in Nantes in 1169 and is recognized as a saint.

1109 · Medieval · Benedictines

Bernard of Carinola, also known as Bernard of Capua, was Bishop of Carinola. He was the confessor of Duke Richard II of Capua until appointed the Bishop of Forum Claudii in 1087 by Pope Victor III. He was later transferred to the see of Carinola in 1100.

1020–1081 · Medieval

Saint Bernard of Menthon or Bernard of Aosta or Saint Bernard of Montjoux was a Catholic priest and founder of the Great St Bernard Hospice, as well as its associated Canons Regular of the Hospitaller Congregation of Great Saint Bernard. Bernard was likely born in Italy.

1046–1117 · Medieval · Benedictines

Bernard of Thiron, also known as Bernard of Ponthieu and Bernard of Abbeville, was the founder of the Tiron Abbey and the Tironensian Order. Born near Abbeville in 1046. At the age of 19 he was accepted at the monastery of Saint-Cyprien, near Poitiers.

1155 · Medieval · Benedictines

Bernard of Valdeiglesias (or "of Candeleda") was a Benedictine Cistercian monk at Valdeiglesias, province of Avila, Spain. Bernard joined the Cistercians in 1177.

778–842 · Medieval · Benedictines

Bernard of Vienne, also known as Bernard of Romans (French: Barnard de Romans; 778 – 23 January 842) was archbishop of Vienne from 810 until his death. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. Before his monastic career, Bernard was a soldier under Charlemagne.

1380–1444 · Medieval · Order of Friars Minor

Bernardino of Siena, OFM (Bernardine or Bernadine; 8 September 1380 – 20 May 1444), was an Italian Catholic priest and Franciscan missionary preacher in Italy. He was a systematizer of scholastic economics.

1272–1348 · Medieval · Benedictines

Bernardo Tolomei (10 May 1272 – 20 August 1348) was an Italian Catholic priest and the founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Virgin of Monte Oliveto.

1101–1200 · Medieval

Saint Bernardo pellegrino was born in England in 1101 and held citizenship in the United Kingdom. He died in Arpino in 1200.

1180–1243 · Medieval · Cistercians

Bernat Calbó (or Calvó) (c. 1180 – 26 October 1243), sometimes called Bernard of Calvo, was a Catalan jurist, bureaucrat, monk, bishop, and soldier.

850–927 · Medieval · Benedictines

Saint Berno of Cluny (French: Bernon) or Berno of Baume (c. 850 – 13 January 927) was the first abbot of Cluny from its foundation in 909 until he died in 927. He began the tradition of the Cluniac reforms which his successors spread across Europe. Berno was first a monk at St.

1000–1054 · Medieval

Saint Bernulf or Bernold of Utrecht (died 19 July 1054) was Bishop of Utrecht (1026/27–1054). Bernold succeeded Saint Adalbold as Bishop of Utrecht on 24 September 1027, when he was appointed by emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Conrad II.

540–623 · Medieval

Bertechramnus or Bertram of Le Mans was one of the wealthiest bishops of 6th-century Gaul. He was bishop of Le Mans from 587 until 623. At the time of his death his will listed a private holding of over 3,000 square kilometres of land.

644–723 · Medieval

Bertha of Artois or Bertha of Blangy (mid 7th century – 4 July 725) was a Frankish and Anglo-Saxon Abbess of noble blood. Bertha was the daughter of Count Rigobert, the Mayor of the Palace under King Clovis II prior to Ebroin.

1151 · Medieval

Bertha of Biburg was a nun who died in 1151. She is recognized as a saint.

565–612 · Medieval

Bertha or Aldeberge (c. 565– d. in or after 601) was a Frankish princess who became queen of Kent. She enabled the 597 Gregorian mission, led by Augustine, which resulted in the conversion to Christianity of Anglo-Saxon England.

1247 · Medieval

Bertha of Marbais was a nun who died in 1247. She is recognized as a saint.

690 · Medieval

Bertha of Val d'Or (birth unknown, death c. 690), was an abbess, virgin, and martyr. She is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church as a saint.

810–883 · Medieval · Benedictines

Bertharius (Italian: San Bertario di Montecassino) (c. 810 – 883) was a Benedictine abbot of Monte Cassino who is venerated as a saint and martyr. He was also a poet and a writer.

900 · Medieval

Saint Berthevin de Parigny was born in 900 in Manche. He is recognized as a saint.

601–705 · Medieval

Saint Berthild, also known as Bertille or Bertilla (died 692), was abbess of Chelles Abbey in France. Berthild was born into one of the most illustrious families in the territory of Soissons, France, during the reign of Dagobert I.

660 · Medieval

Saint Bertille of Thuringia (French: Sainte Bertille de Thuringe (died c. 660 AD) or also known as Saint Bertilla, the daughter of Bercarius, King of Thuringia, was a Merovingian princess and Frankish saint who resided in the County of Hainaut in Belgium.

877 · Medieval · Benedictines

Saint Bertilo was a Benedictine abbot and chorbishop who died in 877.

615–698 · Medieval · Benedictines

Bertin (Latin: Bertinus; c. 615 – c. 709 AD), also known as Saint Bertin the Great, was the Frankish abbot of a monastery in Saint-Omer later named the Abbey of Saint Bertin after him. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.

1050–1123 · Medieval

Bertrand of Comminges (c. 1050 - 1126) was Bishop of Comminges, in the diocese of Toulouse, France. It is after him that the commune of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, is named.

698 · Medieval

Bertuinus van Malonne was a monk and bishop who died in 698. He is a canonized saint.

601–705 · Medieval · Benedictines

Saint Bertulf, O.S.B. (alternate Bertulph, also known as Bertoul) was born in either Pannonia (Hungary) or Germany; he died in Artois in 705. He became a monk later in his life and founded a Benedictine abbey at Renty.

400–500 · Medieval

Bessarion of Egypt, also known as Bessarion of Scetis or Bessarion the Great (4th century – 5th century) was an Egyptian Christian monk who lived around the 4th to 5th century in Egypt, wandering in the Nitrian Desert.

850–918 · Medieval

Betton (also Beton or Béton) of Sens, also known as Saint Betton (born in Sens or Orléans, mid-9th century – died in Auxerre in February 918), was a Frankish religious figure from northern Burgundy during the 9th and 10th centuries.

570–640 · Medieval

Saint Beuno (Latin: Bonus; d. 640), sometimes anglicized as Bono, was a 7th-century Welsh abbot, confessor, and saint. Baring-Gould gives St Beuno's date of death as 21 April 640, making that date his traditional feastday.