About Saint Hervé
Lived 521 – 556 (aged 34–35). Saint Hervé was a monk.
Veneration Saint Hervé is venerated throughout Brittany. His feast day is June the 17th. He is represented accompanied by a tame wolf.
For fear of the Normans, his relics were removed to a silver shrine in the chapel of the Château de Brest. Given to the Bishop of Nantes, they were lost during the Revolution.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saint Hervé?
Breton saint
When was Saint Hervé born?
Saint Hervé was born in 521 in Armorica.
When did Saint Hervé die?
Saint Hervé died in 556 in Lanhouarneau.
What was Saint Hervé's occupation?
Saint Hervé was a monk.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saint Hervé. https://biography.guide/saint-herve/
MLA: "Saint Hervé." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saint-herve/.
Chicago: "Saint Hervé." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saint-herve/.
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