Feast day · June 13

Saint Josse, hermit of Ponthieu

Saint Josse, hermit of Ponthieu

Saint Josse, hermit of Ponthieu, was a 7th-century Breton prince who renounced his royal inheritance to serve God as a hermit in northern France. He devoted his life to prayer, charity, and caring for pilgrims. Known for his humility and wisdom, Josse became a spiritual guide to many. He died around 669 AD, and many miracles were attributed to his tomb.

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