Abandoned By Its Saint

Saint Magloire was granted the right to proselytize these islands in 565 after healing a nobleman with a claim to the island. Stories vary: he either brought disciples with him and founded a monastery, or came as a hermit but was rapidly surrounded by followers seeking healing and spiritual guidance. He founded a monastery and his followers cultivated the surrounding land.

In 850, a Breton nobleman offered land to a group of monks on the condition that they brought the relics of a worthy saint to his domain. These

monks decided to retrieve the relics of Saint Magloire. The people of Sark attempted to prevent their removal, but the saint aided the Breton monks with various miracles, thereby demonstrating his strong desire to leave Sark.

Saint Magloire is still venerated on Sark, and considered its special protector. But even before Eustace arrived, the island was considered a haven for pirates, robbers, murderers and cannibals, so there are few who pray to him.

Particularly pious characters may find this saint willing to answer their prayers for the liberation of Sark.