Saint Melaine of Rennes
Also known as: Apostle of France; Melan; Melanie; Melanio; Melanius; Melen; Mellion; Mullion
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
November 6
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Melaine of Rennes, also known as the Apostle of France, was a monk and the Bishop of Rennes, France during the 5th and 6th centuries. He lived during a crucial period in the history of Gaul when the Franks were conquering the region. Melaine was instrumental in eliminating idolatry in his diocese and played a significant role in shaping the Christian life of the people....
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