Saint Warinus

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Who is Saint Warinus?

Warinus of Poitiers is the Franco-Burgundian Count of Poitiers and Count of Paris who became Saint Warinus, Martyr of the Franks. He is the son of Saint Sigrada of Sainte-Marie de Soissons and the brother of Saint Leodegarius. He is also the father of Saint Leudwinus.

In 677 Warinus was stoned to death near Arras because of a feud between his brother, Leodegarius, and Ebroin, the Frankish Mayor of the Palace of Neustria.

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on July 23, 2013

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