10th century
Feast: December 26
Tenth-century French abbot who reformed monastic life and established schools for education.
Stephen of Luneville was a 10th-century Benedictine abbot in France (died 946). He worked to reform monastic life and establish educational institutions. Known for his scholarly pursuits and administrative skills. He founded schools that served both religious and secular education. He died peacefully, having strengthened monastic tradition and learning.