The Legend of St. Hubert

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Our logo was inspired by the legend of St. Hubert of Liège. St. Hubert is patron saint of hunters, archers and forest rangers. His name means: “through intellect shining” (old German). Hubert was born in Maastricht, the oldest son of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine and grandson of Charibert, King of Toulouse. As a young courtier, he pursued a life of total pleasure.

Like the story of St. Eustace, his conversion happened when he went hunting one Good Friday and saw a magnificent white stag in the forest. When the animal stopped and turned, Hubert was astounded to see a crucifix suspended between its antlers, while he heard a voice of Christ calling him to repent. He returned to the Church and soon after, when his wife died in childbirth, he renounced all privilege, wealth and power and lived for seven years as a hermit in the Ardennes Forest. Later he became a priest and missionary. Known for his powers of healing and compassion, he rescued thousands of people from dying during a famine. He died on May 30, 727 and was canonized on November 3, 743 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Liège. In 825, his relics were transported to the Abbey of Andagium in the Ardennes, which is since called St. Hubert's.

In St. Huberts, NY, the small wooden Episcopal church of All Souls is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany.