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Martyr

Boethian

An Irish monk, slain in Gaul.

Feast
May 22old style June 4
Era
7th century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Boethian was an Irish monk of the seventh century, a disciple of Saint Fursey. He built the monastery of Pierrepont near Laon in France and was eventually murdered by evildoers. He is commemorated on 22 May.

Commemorated the same day May 22