Guiraud
For other people named Guiraud, see Guiraud (disambiguation).
"Saint Guiraud" redirects here. For the commune, see Saint-Guiraud.
| Saint Guiraud | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Béziers | |
| Born |
1070 Puissalicon, France |
| Died |
1123 Béziers, France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 5 November |
Saint Guiraud (1070–1123) was a bishop of Béziers of the twelfth century[1]
He is said to have been the second prior of Cassan Abbey.[2] He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint.[3]
Born in Puissalicon, Guiraud later became the focus of local legends.
One legend states that when he was being baptized, the baptismal water began to boil.[4] Legends also considered to be of a modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon”, indicating noble birth.[4] He was buried near Saint Aphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.
Notes
- ↑ Étienne Sabatier, Histoire de la ville et des évêques de Beziers (1854), p. 192.
- ↑ CHATEAU-ABBAYE DE CASSAN Monument historique Histoire et patrimoine du Languedoc Roussillon
- ↑ http://pagesperso-orange.fr/ansart/Sanctoral/Annee/1105.htm, in French, under Saint Geraud, celebrated November 5.
- 1 2 The Legend of Saint Guiraud
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