Saint Ardo

Also known as: Smaragdus
Memorial: 7 March
Profile: Monk at the abbey of Aniane, France, taking the name Ardo. Director of the abbey schools. Travelled with Saint Benedict of Aniane, served as his secretary, and wrote his biography. Abbot at Aniane.
Born: Languedoc (part of modern France) as Smaragdus
Died: 843 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: 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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