St. Amé of Remiremont – Hermit, Monk, and Founder of Monastic Tradition

ST. SAINT AME

St. Amé was a 7th-century hermit, monk, and abbot associated with the founding of the monastery of Remiremont in France. Known for his ascetic life and spiritual influence, he is venerated for his holiness and devotion to monastic reform.

St. Amé, also known as Amatus of Remiremont or Aimé, was born around 567 AD in what is now France. From a young age, Amé felt called to a life of spiritual depth and prayer. Desiring a more profound union with God, he withdrew from worldly life and embraced the solitude of hermitage.

He became associated with the famed St. Eustace of Luxeuil, under whose guidance he developed further in monastic discipline. Luxeuil Abbey, founded by St. Columbanus, was one of the greatest monastic centers in Gaul, and Amé thrived in its environment of strict rule, prayer, and manual labor.

Eventually, Amé was sent with St. Romaric, a fellow monk and noble convert, to establish a new monastic community in the Vosges Mountains. This would become the Monastery of Remiremont, a double monastery for men and women. While Romaric is often credited with founding the monastery, Amé served as its spiritual father and abbot, deeply shaping its rule and practices.

He became known for his austerity, miraculous intercessions, and deep humility. He practiced great silence and contemplative prayer, modeling a life that inspired many to take up the monastic life. Though he yearned for solitude, his reputation for holiness drew many to him for spiritual guidance.

St. Amé died around 625 AD, and his tomb in Remiremont, France, became a site of veneration. He was honored as a saint soon after his death, especially in Eastern France and neighboring regions.

Feast Day

13-9-

Birth Date

31-10-567

Died Date

13-9-625

Canonised Date

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Remiremont, France

Saint Ame, faithful servant of God, You who devoted your life to Christ, Intercede for us with your prayers of love and devotion. Grant us strength to overcome our challenges, And the courage to walk in faith, as you did. Guide us with your wisdom, And protect us with your holy presence. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ST. SAINT AME

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