Saint Brioc

Brioc (Breton: Brieg; Welsh: Briog; Cornish: Breock; French: Brieuc; died c. 502) was a 5th-century Welsh holy man who became the first abbot of Saint-Brieuc in Brittany. He is one of the seven founder saints of Brittany.

Saint

Brioc
Abbot
Born5th century
Ceredigion, Wales
Diedc. 502
St Brieuc-des-Vaux, Brittany
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Anglican Communion
Major shrineSt Brieuc-des-Vaux
Feast1 May
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