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Who was Saint Hubert?
Hubertus or Hubert (c. 656 – 30 May 727 A.D.) was a Christian saint who became the first bishop of Liège in 708 A.D. He is the patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians and metalworkers.
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Saint Hubertus was widely venerated during the Middle Ages and, it is said, partly because of his noble birth, several military orders were named after him. The first to be associated with St. Hubertus was the Order of St. Hubertus created by Ludwig I of Bar and Lorraine on May 31, 1416.
What is the legend of Hubertus? Saint Hubertus, also known as Hubert of Belgium, is a patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, opticians, and metalworkers. His legend, which dates back to the 8th century, has been deeply ingrained in Catholic hagiography.
As legend holds, an encounter with a stag with a crucifix between its antlers turned Hubert’s life toward God. He is known as the patron saint of hunters, dogs, and archers. Among sport hunters he is credited as the source of ethical hunting behavior.
Nov 3, 2023 · The Legend of Saint Hubertus Hubertus, or Hubert (circa 635 – 727) was a historical figure, a count of the Frankish Kingdom. After his wife died at childbirth, he retired to the woods of Ardennes to lead a solitary life, and, according to the legend, spent most of his time hunting.
Apr 5, 2020 · On May 30, 727, we mourn the passing of one of the great characters in history, one of our favorite Saints, Saint Hubert, also known as Hubertus, the first bishop of Liège in what is now Belgium.
According to legend, on Good Friday c. 684, as he was hunting stags in the forest of Ardennes rather than attending church services, he came upon a magnificent animal which he was intending to take, until he saw that the stag had a golden cross between his horns.
