Quick Facts
- Relative of Saint Gerald of Aurillac.
- Priest.
- Canon of Saint Julian's church at Brioude where he founded a hospice for the poor.
- Monk at Cluny under the direction of Saint Odilo.
- Pilgrim to Rome.
- Retired to Brioude near Auvergne where he attracted so many followers that the great Benedictine abbey of Casa Dei (House of God) or Chaise-Dieu (Chair of God) with 300 monks.
- Spiritual teacher of Saint Adelemus.
