Saint Veredemus

640 (age 80)

prob. Greece

Veredemus settled at Gaul as a hermit, in the valley of the Durance. A grotto associated with Veredemus is located at the Gorge du Gardon. He served as bishop until around 720 AD. Veredemus" hermitage at the gorges of Gardon is the oldest Christian structure in lower Languedoc, dating from 8th century AD. Its apse is decorated with 8th-century paintings. Veredemus is venerated at Cavaillon, Apt, and Carpentras, and a fête Saint-Vérédème is celebrated at Eyguièresearch Until the 1960s, the inhabitants of Sanilhac would make the pilgrimage to Veredemus’ grotto at Gardon to pray for abundant rain. He was the patron saint of the shepherds of the plains of Crau.

Saint Veredemus

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According to tradition, he was of Greek origin and was born around 640 AD.

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Veredemus settled at Gaul as a hermit, in the valley of the Durance. A grotto associated with Veredemus is located at the Gorge du Gardon. He served as bishop until around 720 AD.

Veredemus" hermitage at the gorges of Gardon is the oldest Christian structure in lower Languedoc, dating from 8th century AD. Its apse is decorated with 8th-century paintings.

Veredemus is venerated at Cavaillon, Apt, and Carpentras, and a fête Saint-Vérédème is celebrated at Eyguièresearch

Until the 1960s, the inhabitants of Sanilhac would make the pilgrimage to Veredemus’ grotto at Gardon to pray for abundant rain. He was the patron saint of the shepherds of the plains of Crau.

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companion:: Saint Giles

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