St Marculf Profile. Born: 4th century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 558 in France. Feast Day is celebrated on May 1.
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The Memorial of St. Marculf – Saint of the Day |
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St. Marculf Biography |
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Date of Birth |
4th century |
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Country of Birth |
France in Europe |
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Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Married |
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Profession |
Priest, Abbot |
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Place of Work |
France |
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Date of Death |
558 |
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Place of Death |
France |
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Feast Day |
May 1 |
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Beatification |
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Canonization |
Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Patron Saint of |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Marculf was born to a noble family. He became a priest and later a hermit. He founded a monastery at Nanteuil, France, and served as its first abbot. After touching his relics, French kings were reported to be cure scrofula, a disease known for centuries as The King’s Evil.
Death
- He died in 558 of natural causes and his relics taken to Corbigny, Leon, France in 906.
- Relics re-enshrined in 1229.
- Relics taken to the hospice of St-Marculfo in Rheims, France in 1825.
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