St Brioc (Brieuc) was a holy man who became the first abbot of Saint-Brieuc in Brittany. He was born in Ceredigion, Wales, and died in 502 AD in Brittany. We celebrate his feast day on May 1 every year in the Catholic Church.
| St Brieuc (Brioc) of Brittany Biography | |
|---|---|
|
|
|
| Date of Birth | 5th-century |
| Place of Birth | Ceredigion, Wales |
| Profession | Monk and Abbot |
| Place of Work | Wale |
| Date of Death | 502 AD |
| Place of Death | St Brieuc-des-Vaux, Brittany, France |
| Feast Day | May 1 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
St Brieuc of Brittany Life History
Saint Brieuc of Brittany was born and raised a pagan in a family of the Welsh nobility but converted to Christianity as a young adult.
He was educated in France by Saint Germanus of Auxerre and became a priest. He returned to the British Isles as an evangelist, preaching in the Cardigan area. He founded two abbeys in Brittany.
Later, he was the bishop in Upper Brittany. He was Venerated in Cornwall and many churches in England and Scotland are dedicated to him.
Death
He died in 502 AD at Saint-Brieuc-des-Vaux, France of natural causes. His remains were moved to several other places but were finally returned here where they are still preserved.
Powered By SEO Experts
Follow @ReadingCatholic
