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Saint Neot
Saint Neot

Saint Neot

Also known as: the Pygmy Saint

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

July 31

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Neot, also known as the Pygmy Saint, was a devout Catholic monk and priest who lived during the 9th century. He is believed to be related to the esteemed Anglo-Saxon king, Alfred the Great. Born in Cornwall, England, Neot dedicated his life to serving God and the Church. Neot entered the monastic life as a young man, becoming a monk at Glastonbury Abbey....

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