Saint Amand | |
|---|---|
 St Amandus, Église Saint-Maurice | |
| Born | 584 Lower Poitou, Neustria, France |
| Died | 679[1] Saint-Amand |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church[2] |
| Feast | February 6 (formerly February 1 and October 26)[3] |
| Attributes | Chair, church, flag |
| Patronage | Wine makers, Beer brewers, merchants, innkeepers, bartenders |
Amandus (c. 584 – 679), commonly called Saint Amand, was a bishop of Tongeren-Maastricht and one of the catholic missionaries of Flanders. He is venerated as a saint, particularly in France and Belgium.
- ^ "Shrine of Saint Amandus", The Walters Art Museum
- ^ February 19 / February 6. https://www.holytrinityorthodox.com/htc/orthodox-calendar/
- ^ Calendar of Saints in the Diocese of Liège (15th c.).