Amand of Rennes

Holy Hierarch Amand of Rennes was bishop of Rennes in the 6th century (he died in 505, according to some accounts), in Brittany. Nothing is known of his life, except that, near death, he received a divine revelation that Saint Melaine was to be his successor. Accordingly, he called him to himself and presented him as bishop to the clergy and the assembled people of Rennes.

According to the life of Saint Melaine by Albert Le Grand, Amand died in 505. The Roman Martyrology commemorates him on 14 November, by the Western calendar (new style). He is honored as a saint of the undivided Church.