Bandaridus of Soissons

Bandaridus of Soissons was bishop of Soissons in Gaul from 540 to 566 and founded a monastery at Crépin. Sent into exile, he worked for seven years as a gardener without making himself known. When he was at last discovered, he was recalled to his see. He reposed in 566. He is a saint of the undivided Church, venerated in the West.

His commemoration falls on 9 August (new calendar); the Churches on the Old Calendar keep the same day of the Menaion on 22 August of the civil calendar.