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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....