Saint Martin of Vertou

Also known as: Apostle of the Herbauges
Memorial: 24 October
Profile: Born wealthy, to a family well-known in his region. Ordained a deacon by Saint Felix. Noted for his lack of skill as a preacher. Hermit in the Dumen forest at Brittany. There his obvious sanctity attracted so many followers that he was forced found Vertou abbey near Nantes, and serve as its first abbot; legend says he was led to the site of the monastery by an angel. Later founded Saint Jouin-de-Marne abbey, the convent at Durieu, and assisted in the founding of other houses. Reported miracle worker.
Born: 527 at Nantes, France
Died: 601 at Durieu, France of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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