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Statue of Saint Bertin The Great Outside The Ruins of SaintOmer Date Unknown Artist Unknown Photographed On 31 May 2008 By Romainberth
Statue of Saint Bertin The Great Outside The Ruins of SaintOmer Date Unknown Artist Unknown Photographed On 31 May 2008 By Romainberth

Saint Bertin The Great

Also known as: Bertin of Sithiu; Bercht…; Bertinus…

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

September 5

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Bertin The Great, also known as Bertin of Sithiu, Bercht, and Bertinus, was born in the early 7th century in Constance, which is now in modern Germany. He was educated at the renowned Abbey of Luxeuil in France, known for its strict adherence to the Rule of Saint Columban....