Theodard of Narbonne

Saint Theodard of Narbonne was archbishop of Narbonne in France and reposed on 1 May, around the year 893. He is commemorated on 1 May.

He was born around 840, perhaps of noble family, and served as subdeacon at a council at Toulouse. Archbishop Sigebod of Narbonne made him archdeacon, and after Sigebod's death in 885 Theodard succeeded him and was consecrated on 15 August 885. In 886 he went to Rome to receive the pallium, the sign of his office, from Pope Stephen VI.

During his episcopate he defended the rights of his diocese, repaired the damage caused by Moorish incursions, restored the cathedral of Narbonne, and laboured to release captive Christians. According to the Orthodox calendar he had been a monk at the monastery of Saint Martin at Montauriol. He was buried at the Benedictine monastery of Montauriol, which was afterwards renamed after him.