Guiraud
French bishop and saint
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Guiraud (1070–1123) was a bishop of Béziers of the twelfth century[1]
Saint Guiraud | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Béziers | |
| Born | 1070 Puissalicon, France |
| Died | 1123 Béziers, France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 5 November |
He is said to have been the second prior of the Canon Regular community at Cassan Abbey.[2] He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint.[3]
Born in Puissalicon, Guiraud later became the focus of local legends.
One legend states that when he was being baptized, the baptismal water began to boil.[4] Legends also considered him to be of modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon", indicating noble birth.[4] He was buried near Aphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.
