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 | |
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Abbot | |
Born | 5th century Ceredigion, Wales |
Died | c. 502 St Brieuc-des-Vaux, Brittany |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican Communion |
Major shrine | St Brieuc-des-Vaux |
Feast | 1 May |
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