St. Arbogast of Strasbourg

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Born: 7th century Aquitaine, France, some writers claim him for Scotland and/or Ireland

Died: c.678 of natural causes, at his insistence, he was buried in an area normally reserved for criminals, the church of Saint Michael was soon built over his grave, relics translated to the nearby Saint Arbogast abbey, relics scattered and lost during the Thirty Years War

Patronage: Strasbourg, France

Also known as Arascach Profile The little recorded of his childhood is probably legend. Hermit, living in a cave at Alsace, France with a widespread reputation for holiness. When King Dagobert’s son was killed in a hunting accident, Arbogast’s prayers brought the lad back to life. Bishop of Strasbourg, France c.630; very devoted to his people, and through Dagobert’s generosity, he was able to build several churches.