Saint Maxentius of Poitou Jun 232009 Also known as Maixent of Poitou Memorial 26 June Profile Monk at a monastery in Poitou, France, a place now Saint-Maixent in his honour; he eventually served as abbot. He was highly esteemed by the local laity whom he sheltered during invasions. Born c.488 in Agde, France Died 515 of natural causes Canonized Pre-Congregation