
Saint Marius of Bodon
Also known as: Maire; Marino; Mario; Mary; Maurus; May; Mere
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
January 27
Died
January 27, 555
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Marius of Bodon, also known as Maire, Marino, Mario, Mary, Maurus, May, or Mere, was a monk and the founder of Bodon Abbey at La-Val-Benois in the diocese of Sisteron, France, around 506. He served as the first abbot of the monastery, leading the community in its spiritual and administrative endeavors. During his lifetime, Saint Marius embarked on several important pilgrimages....