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Saint Martin of Vertou

Also known as: Apostle of the Herbauges

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

24-Oct

Born

527 at Nantes, France

Died

601 at Durieu, France of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Martin of Vertou, also known as the Apostle of the Herbauges, was born in 527 in Nantes, France, into a wealthy family that was well-known in the region. He was ordained a deacon by Saint Felix, and although he possessed great sanctity, he was noted for his lack of skill as a preacher.

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