Saint Aichardus | |
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![]() Ruins of Jumièges Abbey | |
Born | France |
Residence | Saint-Jouin Abbey Quinçay Abbey Jumièges Abbey |
Died | 687 Jumièges Abbey |
Feast | 15 September |
Attributes | Angel touching monks with a staff |
Saint Aichardus (or Achard, Achart, Aicard, Aichard; died 687) was a Frankish Benedictine monk and abbot known for his austerity. He became abbot of Jumièges Abbey, a major religious center that was home to 900 monks. His feast day is 15 September.