Aaron of Aleth

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Who was Aaron of Aleth?

Saint Aaron of Aleth, also called Saint Aihran in Breton, was a sixth-century hermit, monk and abbot at a monastery on Cézembre, a small island near Aleth, opposite Saint-Malo in Brittany, France. Some sources say that he was born of British stock in Armorican Domnonia.

Aaron was a Welshman who lived in solitude near Lamballe and Pleumeur-Gautier, before finally settling in Aleth. He attracted numerous visitors while there, including Saint Malo, it is said, in 544, and became their abbot. He died soon afterwards. Saint Malo then succeeded to the spiritual rule of the district subsequently known as Saint-Malo, and was consecrated first Bishop of Aleth. Aaron's feast day is 22 June. He is mentioned in Les Vies des Saints de Bretagne.

In Lamballe, France lies the Town of Saint-Aaron, which is placed around the place where Aaron is believed to have died.

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Also known as
  • St. Aaron
Nationality
  • France
Died
0544
Saint-Malo

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on July 23, 2013

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