St Francoveus, also known as Franchy was a monk at Saint Martin de la Bretonnière (modern Sainte Maire, Nièvre), France. He was born in the 7th century AD and died in Nivernais region near Nevers, France. We celebrate his feast day on May 16 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Francoveus Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 7th century AD |
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| Country of Birth | France in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Monk |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 7th century AD |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | May 16 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Francoveus was a monk in the 17th century in Saint Martin de la Bretonnière in France. Francoveus lived a strict life according to the Benedictine Rule.
When the abbey was destroyed, he lived as a hermit in the Nivernais region near Nevers in France.
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