Saint Gall

Saint Gall was an Irish monk from the 7th-8th century renowned for founding a major monastery in what is now Switzerland, which became a center of learning and religious life. He is celebrated for his dedication to faith, scholarship, and community building. His influence helped spread Christianity in Europe, and the famous Abbey of St. Gall grew around his monastery, now recognized as an important cultural and historical site. Saint Gall's legacy includes promoting education, literacy, and religious devotion in medieval Europe.