Saint Ardo of Aniane

Saint Ardo of Aniane, also known as Ardone or Smaragdus, was a prominent figure in Catholic history during the middle ages. Born in Languedoc, which is a region located in modern-day France, Smaragdus entered the religious life and became a monk at the Abbey of Aniane. Upon entering the abbey, Smaragdus took the name Ardo, and he quickly distinguished himself as a scholar and intellectual....