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St. Guiraud

Saint Guiraud
Bishop of Béziers
Born 1070
Puissalicon, France
Died 1123
Béziers, France
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast 5 November

Saint Guiraud (1070–1123) was a bishop of Béziers of the twelfth century

He is said to have been the second prior of Cassan Abbey. He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint.

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. Legends also considered to be of a modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon”, indicating noble birth. He was buried near Saint Aphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.



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