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Saint

Mornrod

Saint of Armorica, venerated in the Western Church.

Era
6th century
Place
Armorica

Life

Saint Mornrod, a venerable father, is a saint of Brittany, remembered on 24 January. According to a biography of 1839 by Malo-⁠Joseph de Garaby, he was born in Brittany toward the beginning of the 6th century and early used the teachings and examples of the saints of his country to give himself to God. He stood out for knowledge and virtue and was given charge of a monastery in the region of Léon.

He was a friend of Saint Hervé, of the abbot Saint Conogan and of Saint Majan. He was present at the funeral of Saint Hervé on 23 June 568, and went on praying for the repose of his soul. His life was devoted to relieving the needs and edifying the faithful. The source is a 19th-⁠century book; we have no other sources.