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2 unusual facts about Saint Hervé


Saint Hervé

His birthplace is stated as being Guimiliau (Gwimilio) (and sometimes as Wales), and his legend states that he was the son of a renowned bard named Hyvarnion, a former member of the court of Childebert I.

Saint Hervé is venerated throughout Brittany and his feast day is June 17.


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A further confusing factor is that St Hervé, whose date of death (as an old man) is generally given as 556, is also regarded as a native of Guimiliau.


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