Albinus of Angers

Holy Hierarch Albinus of Angers was born about 470 at Vannes in Brittany into a noble Gallo-⁠Roman family. He was a monk and from 504 abbot of Tintillac for twenty-⁠five years, and his reputation spread widely. In 529 he was elected Bishop of Angers against his wishes. He played an important part at the Third Council of Orléans in 538. The monastery of Saint-⁠Aubin at Angers bears his name, and Saint-⁠Aubin de Moeslain is a place of pilgrimage. He reposed in the year 550 (Orthodox England gives 554). He is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 1 March (new calendar).