Honorific Prefix: | Saint |
Guiraud | |
Birth Date: | 1070 |
Death Date: | 1123 |
Feast Day: | 5 November |
Venerated In: | Roman Catholic Church |
Birth Place: | Puissalicon, France |
Death Place: | Béziers, France |
Titles: | Bishop of Béziers |
Guiraud (1070–1123) was a bishop of Béziers of the twelfth century[1]
He is said to have been the second prior of the Canon Regular community at Cassan Abbey.[2] He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint.[3]
Born in Puissalicon, Guiraud later became the focus of local legends.
One legend states that when he was being baptized, the baptismal water began to boil.[4] Legends also considered to be of a modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon", indicating noble birth.[4] He was buried near Aphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.