Saint Romanus of Rouen

Memorial
23 October; 17 June (translation of relics)
Profile
Courtier to King Clothaire II. Bishop of Rouen c.629. He worked to convert the remaining pagans in his diocese, and personally tore down a temple to Venus. He ministered to prisoners, especially those on death row, and was known as a miracle worker.
Died
639 of natural causes
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
Rouen, France
Additional Information
Catholic Online
Print References
The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
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