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Venerable

Leothadius of Moissac

Abbot of Moissac

Abbot of Moissac in Gaul, who reposed around 718.

Feast
October 23old style November 5
Reposed
7188th century
Place
Moissac Abbey

Life

Holy Venerable Leothadius of Moissac (in French Léothade) came of a noble family, became a monk, then abbot of Moissac in the south of France, and later bishop of Auch. He reposed in 718. He is a saint of the undivided Church, known from the Western calendars.

He is commemorated on 23 October, the liturgical date in the Orthodox calendar (the same day number on the old and new calendars).

Commemorated the same day October 23