Saint Medard of Noyon

Saint Medard of Noyon, also known as Medardo or Medardus, was born around the year 456 in Salency, Picardy, France. He was the son of Nectardus, a Frankish nobleman, and Protagia, who came from Gallo-Roman nobility. Medard had a brother named Gildardus, who later became the Bishop of Rouen, France. From a young age, Medard displayed piety and a strong commitment to his faith....