Saint Bertrand of Comminges Biography
St Bertrand of Comminges Profile. Born: 11th century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 1123 AD in France. Feast Day is celebrated on October 16.
St Bertrand of Comminges Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 11th century |
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| Country of Birth | France of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 1123 AD |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | October 16 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by 1309 by Pope Alexander III |
| Patron Saint of | Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, France |
Saint Biography
Bertrand of Comminges was the Son of a military officer. His family expected a military life for Bertrand, but he was drawn to religion, joined the canons of Toulouse, and became an archdeacon.
Bishop of Comminges, France c.1075, a position he served for nearly 50 years; this area is part of the modern diocese of Toulouse. Reformed the clergy, enforced their discipline and placed the cathedral canons under Augustinian Rule.
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