Corentin of Quimper
Corentin of Quimper (Corentinus; in Breton, Kaourintin) (d. 460 AD) is a Breton saint. He was the first bishop of Quimper. Corentin was a hermit at Plomodiern and was regarded as one of the seven founding saints of Brittany. He is the patron saint of Cornouaille, Brittany, and is also the patron saint of seafood. His feast day is December 12.
Saint Corentin of Quimper | |
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| Died | ~460 AD |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Quimper |
| Feast | December 12 |
| Attributes | fish; episcopal attire |
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