Saint Arbogast

Also known as: Arascach
Memorial: 21 July
Profile: The little recorded of his childhood is probably legend. Hermit at Alsace with a widespread reputation for holiness. When King Dagobert's son was killed in a hunting accident, Arbogast's prayers brought the lad back to life. Bishop of Strasbourg c.630; very devoted to his people, and through Dagobert's generosity, he was able to build several churches.
Born: 7th century Aquitaine, France; some writers claim him for Scotland and/or Ireland
Died: c.678 of natural causes
at his insistence, he was buried in an area normally reserved for criminals
the church of Saint Michael was soon built over his grave
relics translated to the nearby Saint Arbogast abbey
relics scattered and lost during the Thirty Years War
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Strasbourg, France
Representation: walking over the surface of a river
with Saint Sebastian
Additional Information: Catholic Encyclopedia
For All The Saints
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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