For Father Philippe Blanc, president of the Venerable Arch brotherhood of Mercy of the Principality of Monaco, “Saint Devote is particularly important in the Principality”
“She is the patron saint of the Diocese of Monaco as well as the Royal family’s. But beyond this, she represents a crucial page of history and we are concerned and joyful about her living remembrance”. And he followed: “For us, Christians, the events in connection with Saint Devote are an opportunity to celebrate our faith. The church was built according to the martyred people’s account and so it shows the faithfulness to the love of Christ which is always good news for us today and a renewed invitation every year”.