Communio Sanctorum

Amandus

At Bourdeaux, of St. Amandus, bishop and confessor.

Feast: 18 June
Historical or devotional representation associated with Amandus
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Life and witness

At Bourdeaux, of St. Amandus, bishop and confessor.

Biographical overview

Amandus (c. 584 – 679), commonly called Saint Amand, was a bishop of Tongeren-Maastricht and one of the catholic missionaries of Flanders. He is venerated as a saint, particularly in France and Belgium.

Martyrologium Romanum · Latin witness

Burdigalae sancti Amandi, Episcopi et Confessoris.

Martyrologium Romanum (Latin historical edition) · Language: Latin