Saint Guiraud | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Béziers | |
| Born | 1070 Puissalicon,France |
| Died | 1123 Béziers,France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 5 November |
Guiraud (1070–1123) was abishop of Béziers of the twelfth century[1]
He is said to have been the second prior of theCanon Regular community atCassan Abbey.[2] He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint.[3]
Born inPuissalicon, Guiraud later became the focus of local legends.
One legend states that when he was beingbaptized, 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 nearAphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.
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