Passion-Bearer
Liephard of Cambrai
A pilgrim slain near Cambrai around 690.
- Feast
- February 4old style February 17
- Reposed
- 6907th century
- Place
- Cambrai
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Liephard of Cambrai is remembered, according to tradition, as a bishop born in England and a companion of King Caedwalla on his pilgrimage to Rome. On the way back he was murdered near Cambrai in France, around the year 690 (the date is uncertain). He is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 4 February (new calendar).
Commemorated the same day February 4
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