St Hubert has been described as the patron saint of hunters when he became honoured by sportsmen as the originator of ethical hunting behaviour. However he renounced hunting after he had his vision. This was because his hunting life had been seen by God as an unholy life, which would lead him to hell, because it had become a false idol for him. He had also renounced his wealth and titles following his experience. According to the Jews in the Middle Ages, when St Hubert became a priest, clergy were forbidden to hunt and, if they did, they would have to take penance.