Saint Aichardus of Jumièges

Saint Aichardus of Jumièges, also known as Achard, Achart, Aicard, Aichard, Acardo, and Aicardo, was born in Poitiers, France, to a military officer serving in the court of King Clotaire II. Despite his father's plans for him to follow in his military footsteps, Aichardus felt a strong calling to the religious life....