Saint Bertrand
- Also known as
- Bertichramnus
- Memorial
- 30 June
- Profile
- Educated and ordained in Paris by Saint Germanus of Paris.
Worked at the cathedral school at Paris, and served as archdeacon of the city.
Bishop of Le mans in 587.
Noted for his generosity, personally and from his position, to the poor.
Founded a monastery, hospice, and church in his diocese.
Known for his farming skills, excellent vineyards, and quality wine.
Forced to take sides in factional disputes of the day, he was repeatedly driven into exile.
Reinstated permanently to his see by King Clotaire II in 605.
- Born
- c.553 at Autun, France
- Died
- 30 June 623 of natural causes
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
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