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Saint Cagnoald (d. 635)

Saint Cagnoald (d. 635)

Feast day: September 6




Saint Cagnoald began religious life after meeting Saint Columban. The religious path that he chose to take was the life of a monk. Cagnoald's love for and devotion to Jesus were shared by many members of his family as well, including his brothers, Saints Faro and Burgundofara.

In time, he grew in his religious life and became the bishop of Laon, France.