Stations of the Cross·Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Saint for a Minute
Statue of Saint Bonitus Date And Artist Unknown Facade of The Church of SaintBonnet In Vourles Rhône France Photographed On 16 November 2017 By Sebleouf
Statue of Saint Bonitus Date And Artist Unknown Facade of The Church of SaintBonnet In Vourles Rhône France Photographed On 16 November 2017 By Sebleouf

Saint Bonitus of Clermont

Also known as: Bonet; Bonito; Bonnet; Bont; Bunìto; Bunìtë; Bonnite

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Jan

Born

623 in Auvergne, France

Died

C.710 in Lyon, France of natural causes while on the road returning to Clermont, France from Rome, Italy; relics in the cathedral of Clermont

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

More Images

Saint Bonitus of Clermont - image 2
Coat of Arms

Biography

The most striking feature of this holy life is not the crown of episcopal authority he once wore, but the humility with which he laid it down. In an era defined by the turbulent rise of Frankish power, a man of profound service chose the quiet path of the hermit over the noise of the court. His journey from the highest echelons of Merovingian administration to the solitude of a Benedictine abbey stands as a testament to the belief that true greatness lies in obedience and surrender.

Help Build This Profile
Report an Issue
Add Alternative Image
Suggest an Edit

Know of a grace or miracle attributed to Saint Bonitus of Clermont?

Report a Grace or Miracle

Similar Saints & Blesseds

Saint Avitus II of Clermont

Saint
Saint Avitus II of Clermont, also known as Avit II or Avitus of Auvergne, was a renowned Catholic...

Saint Bonnet

Saint
The transition from the secular sword to the pastoral staff is a rare and profound transformation,...

Saint Bonitus of Monte Cassino

Saint
Saint Bonitus of Monte Cassino, also known as Bonitus of Subiaco, was a renowned abbot and saint...

Saint Amarinus of Clermont

Saint
Saint Amarinus of Clermont, also known as Marinus, was a Benedictine monk and a dear friend of...

Saint Venantius of Viviers

Saint
Saint Venantius of Viviers, also known as Venancio or Venanzio, was born to the Burgundian...

Saint Urbicius of Clermont

Saint
Saint Urbicius of Clermont, also known as Ubricius, Urbice, Urbicus, Urbique, or Urbitius, was born...
Stay Connected

Get saint inspirations and updates. Join our growing community of faith.