Saint Gildard

Life Earlier versions of the Roman Martyrology contend that Gildard was the twin brother of Medard—that they were born on the same day, were consecrated bishop on the same day, and died on the same day. However, in 511 Gildard attended the First Council of Orléans, convoked by Clovis I; only in 530 was Medard consecrated. Gildard is commemorated in Rouen, with his supposed brother. Alban Butler adds that he "governed the see of Rouen with great zeal during the space of fifteen years."

His body was buried at St. Mary's Church in Rouen, which later was named after him. In Soissons, Gildard "was provided for the first time with literary traditions and [here] his cult was promoted."

Churches named for Medard and Gildard Church of Saint-Médard-et-Saint-Gildard, in Crépon, Calvados, France; 12th–14th century. Church of Saint-Médard-et-Saint-Gildard, in Fel, Orne, France; 12th century (today only Saint-Médard, apparently). Church of St Medard and St Gildard, parish church in Little Bytham, Lincolnshire, England; dating back to Anglo-Saxon period.