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Blessed Acardo Of Avranches

Also known as: Acardo of San Vittore; Achard…

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Feast Day

29-Apr

Born

Early 12th century in either Normandy, France or Norman-occupied England

Died

1172 of natural causes; buried in the church of the Norbertine abbey of La Lucerne-d’Outremer, Normandy, France

Biography

Blessed Acardo of Avranches, also known as Acardo of San Vittore or Achard, was born in the early 12th century to the noble Norman family. He received his education under the guidance of canons in Bridlington, located in the diocese of York, England. Acardo's thirst for knowledge led him to Paris, France, where he pursued further studies.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
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