
Saint Placid of Autun
Also known as: Placidus; Plait
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
May 7
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Placid of Autun, also known as Placidus or Plait, was a Benedictine monk and abbot in the basilica of Saint Symphorian at Autun, France. He is believed to have lived during the 7th century and died around the year 675. While there is limited information available about his life, his contributions to the monastic community are significant. Placidus was born and raised in Autun, a town in eastern France....