Guiraud
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Saint Guiraud (1070—1123) was a bishop of Béziers of the twelfth century[1]
He is said to have been the second prior of 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 to be of a modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon”, indicating noble birth.[5] He was buried near Saint Aphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.
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- ^ Étienne Sabatier, Histoire de la ville et des évêques de Beziers (1854), p. 192.
- ^ CHATEAU-ABBAYE DE CASSAN Monument historique Histoire et patrimoine du Languedoc Roussillon
- ^ http://pagesperso-orange.fr/ansart/Sanctoral/Annee/1105.htm, in French, under Saint Geraud, celebrated November 5.
- ^ The Legend of Saint Guiraud
- ^ The Legend of Saint Guiraud
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