Saint Guiraud | |
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Bishop of Béziers | |
Born | 1070 Puissalicon, France |
Died | 1123 Béziers, France |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Feast | 5 November |
Guiraud (1070–1123) was a bishop of Béziers of the twelfth century [1]
He is said to have been the second prior of the Canon Regular community at Cassan Abbey. [2] He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint. [3]
Born in Puissalicon, Guiraud later became the focus of local legends.
One legend states that when he was being baptized, the baptismal water began to boil. [4] Legends also considered to be of a modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon", indicating noble birth. [4] He was buried near Aphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.
Saint Guiraud | |
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Bishop of Béziers | |
Born | 1070 Puissalicon, France |
Died | 1123 Béziers, France |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
Feast | 5 November |
Guiraud (1070–1123) was a bishop of Béziers of the twelfth century [1]
He is said to have been the second prior of the Canon Regular community at Cassan Abbey. [2] He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint. [3]
Born in Puissalicon, Guiraud later became the focus of local legends.
One legend states that when he was being baptized, the baptismal water began to boil. [4] Legends also considered to be of a modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon", indicating noble birth. [4] He was buried near Aphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.