Saint Desideratus of Gourdon
Also known as: Désiré; Desert; Didier
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
June 27
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Desideratus of Gourdon, also known as Désiré, Desert, or Didier, was a sixth-century priest and hermit in Gourdon, a region that is now part of modern-day Burgundy, France. While not much is known about his early life, it is recorded that he devoted his life to serving God and the community....