Saint Maxentius of Poitou

Also known as

  • Maixent of Poitou

Memorial

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

Died

  • 515 of natural causes

Canonized

Category: Canonized Pre-Congregation, Died in 515, Saints Beati and Venerables, Saints who were Abbots, Saints who were Monks  |  Trackback