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Illustration of Saint Victor Hermit And Monk From The Book Saints of The Order of Saint Benedict Designed By Father Amandus Liebhaber
Illustration of Saint Victor Hermit And Monk From The Book Saints of The Order of Saint Benedict Designed By Father Amandus Liebhaber

Saint Victor The Hermit

Also known as: Victor of Arcis; Victor of Plancy; Vittre…; Vitre…

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 26

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Victor The Hermit, also known as Victor of Arcis, Victor of Plancy, Vittre, or Vitre, was born in the 6th century into a noble and devout family in Plancy, Troyes, France. He received a pious upbringing and was well-educated in both secular and spiritual matters. Victor's deep devotion and desire for a life of solitude led him to embrace the eremitic lifestyle....