Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Ansbert of Rouen Date And Artist Unknown Choir Bay Church of SaintOuen Rouen France Photographed On 4 September 2012 By Giogo

Saint Ansbert of Rouen

Also known as: Ansbert of Fontenelle; Ansberto…; Aubert…

Saint

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

9-Feb

Born

At Chaussy-sur-Epte, France

Died

695 at Hainaut (part of modern Belgium) of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Ansbert of Rouen, Archbishop of Rouen, lived a life marked by profound conversion and steadfast service to the Church. Born in the Kingdom of the Franks, he served as Chancellor to King Clotaire III, holding a position of significant secular influence. Renouncing worldly power with his wife’s gracious permission, he embraced the monastic life at Fontenelle Abbey in Normandy, France, joining the Benedictine Order. His spiritual dedication led him to become Abbot

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