Saint Artaldus
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| Saint Artaldus | |
| Feast Day | October 07 |
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| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | Belley; Carthusians |
| Birthplace | Sothonod, Savoy, France |
| Death Place | Lochieu, France |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes |
| Primary Shrine | Arvières Monastery, Ain, France |
Saint Artaldus (born 1101, died c. 1206) was a French saint, Carthusian monk, and Bishop of Belley, revered for his holiness and dedication to monastic life. Born in the castle of Sothonod, Savoy, France, to a noble family, he joined the Carthusian Order at Portes monastery as a young man, later founding the monastery of Arvières. Appointed Bishop of Belley in 1188, he served reluctantly before resigning to return to monastic solitude. Never formally canonized, his sainthood was recognized by popular acclaim and Church tradition, as was common for early medieval saints. His relics are venerated at Arvières, and he is honored in the Catholic Church.[1][2][3]
Saint Artaldus’s commitment to Carthusian asceticism and his humble service as bishop inspired devotion in Savoy. His reported miracles, such as healings at his tomb, fueled his cult. Celebrated on his feast day, 7 October, he is the patron saint of Belley and Carthusians. His legacy endures in the Diocese of Belley-Ars, with Arvières monastery as a pilgrimage site.[4][5]
Biography
Birth
Saint Artaldus was born in 1101 in the castle of Sothonod, Savoy, France, to a noble family.[1] His birth date is consistent across sources (web:0, 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16), though his parents’ names are unrecorded. Raised in the Diocese of Belley, he grew up in a Christian aristocratic environment.
Sothonod’s rural nobility shaped his early faith. His family’s status exposed him to courtly life, which he later rejected for monasticism.[2][6]
Early Life
Saint Artaldus’s early life was marked by nobility and a call to religious life.[2] At 18, he served at the court of Duke Amadeus III of Savoy, gaining worldly experience. Disillusioned by secular life, he joined the Carthusian monastery at Portes, Ain, embracing the order’s strict solitude and asceticism under the influence of Saint Bruno’s ideals.
His piety and wisdom earned him respect, leading to his appointment as prior and later a mission to found a new monastery. His early monastic life set the foundation for his sanctity.[4][3]
Occupation
Saint Artaldus’s primary occupation was as a Carthusian monk and briefly as Bishop of Belley.[1] After joining the Portes monastery, he founded the Carthusian monastery of Arvières in Ain, France, c. 1130s, fostering contemplative life. In 1188, he was appointed Bishop of Belley, a role he accepted reluctantly, serving with humility before resigning c. 1190 to return to Arvières.
His episcopal duties included pastoral care and Church administration, but his heart remained in monastic solitude. His work strengthened Carthusian influence in Savoy.[5][7]
Vocation
Saint Artaldus’s religious vocation was rooted in his Carthusian commitment to solitude and prayer.[3] His life reflected the order’s emphasis on contemplation, penance, and simplicity, inspired by Saint Bruno of Cologne. As bishop, he served with humility, prioritizing spiritual over temporal power, and quickly returned to monastic life.
His holiness, evidenced by miracles like healings at his tomb, inspired devotion. His vocation as a monk and reluctant bishop exemplified Carthusian ideals of detachment.[2][8]
Death
Saint Artaldus died around 1206 in Lochieu, France, of natural causes at age c. 105.[5] Death dates vary (1206 per web:0, 9, 10; 1205 per web:1, 3), but c. 1206 aligns with his reported longevity (web:7). He passed away at Arvières monastery, surrounded by his monks.[9]
His relics are enshrined at Arvières, a pilgrimage site. His death sparked devotion in the Diocese of Belley-Ars, cementing his cult.[3][7]
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Legend
Birth location: Sothonod, Savoy, France
Death location: Lochieu, France
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Canonization
Servant of God
As an early medieval saint, Saint Artaldus was not designated a Servant of God, a modern canonization stage.[1] His sainthood was recognized by popular acclaim after his death c. 1206, common before formalized processes began in the 10th century.
Venerable
Saint Artaldus was not declared Venerable, as this stage applies to post-medieval candidates.[2] His veneration arose from his monastic legacy and miracles, bypassing formal review.
Beatification
Saint Artaldus was not beatified, as beatification was not a distinct step in his era.[4] His sanctity and miracles ensured immediate veneration as a saint.
Canonization
Saint Artaldus was not formally canonized, as his sainthood predates the Church’s canonization process.[1] Recognized by tradition after his death c. 1206, his cult was affirmed by Carthusian devotion and liturgical inclusion, with no canonization date or location.[5]
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
No beatification miracle applies to Saint Artaldus, as he was not beatified.[2] His traditional miracle, such as healings at his tomb in the 13th century, sufficed for veneration.[3]
Miracle for canonization
No canonization miracle applies, as Saint Artaldus was not formally canonized.[1] Healings at his Arvières tomb underpinned his sainthood. No additional miracles are verified.[8]
Other notable miracles
Patronage
Saint Artaldus is the patron saint of Belley and Carthusians, reflecting his episcopal and monastic roles.[4][5]
Feast day
Saint Artaldus’s feast day is celebrated on 7 October in the Catholic liturgical calendar, commemorating his legacy (web:0, 1, 3, 5, 9, 16). Some sources cite 8 October (web:6, 12, 13), but 7 October is standard.[1]
Veneration
Saint Artaldus is venerated through prayers and pilgrimages to Arvières monastery, Ain, France, where his relics are enshrined.[3] His feast, 7 October, features Masses, especially among Carthusians. He is depicted in religious art with a monk’s habit, bishop’s mitre, or staff, symbolizing his dual roles (web:15).[8]
His cult is strong in the Diocese of Belley-Ars, with devotion among Carthusians and Savoy Catholics. Arvières remains a spiritual center.[7]
Books
Written about the saint
- Butler’s Lives of the Saints, Vol. I – Includes a biography of Saint Artaldus, detailing his Carthusian life.
- Carthusian Saints and Spirituality by James Hogg – Discusses Artaldus’s legacy.[10]
Written by the saint
- No known writings by Saint Artaldus are preserved, as his legacy relies on hagiography and Carthusian records.[1]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artaldus
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2707
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 https://todaywiththesaints.blogspot.com/2013/10/october-7-saint-artaldus.html
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 https://www.catholic.org/saints/fun_facts_arch.php?saint=2707
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 https://www.behindthename.com/name/artaldus
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXX
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 https://thedailymass.com/st-artaldus/
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 https://www.mediastorehouse.com/saint-artaldus/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYYYY
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