📚 St. Hugh

St. Hugh of Lincoln was a Carthusian monk who became Bishop of Lincoln in 1186, known for his holiness, charity, and commitment to reforming the clergy. Born in France, he dedicated himself to prayer and austerity before being called to England, where he improved clerical standards, defended the poor, and oversaw the construction of Lincoln Cathedral. His gentle guidance, deep compassion, and administrative skill earned him great respect and love from clergy and laity alike.

Lived: 1135–1200 | Feast Day: November 17 | Canonized: February 17, 1220 by Pope Honorius III
Patronage: Sick children, the sick, shoemakers, and swans.

Saint Feast day
November 17Martyrologium
Lived
1135–1200
Canonized
February 17, 1220 by Pope Honorius III

St. Hugh of Lincoln was a Carthusian monk who became Bishop of Lincoln in 1186, known for his holiness, charity, and commitment to reforming the clergy. Born in France, he dedicated himself to prayer and austerity before being called to England, where he improved clerical standards, defended the poor, and oversaw the construction of Lincoln Cathedral. His gentle guidance, deep compassion, and administrative skill earned him great respect and love from clergy and laity alike.

Patron of

Sick children, the sick, shoemakers, and swans.

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