About Saint Marcouf
Lived 490 – 588 (aged 97–98). Saint Marcouf was a French catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Marculf (in French Marcoult, Marcouf, Marcoul or Marcou) ( – 1 May 558) was the abbot at Nantus in the Cotentin. He is regarded as a saint and is associated with the healing of scrofula.
Life Marculf was born in the Saxon colony of Bayeux around AD 500. The accounts of his life are merged with that of Saint Helier, whom he sent to convert the inhabitants of Jersey to Christianity. Marcouf also visited Jersey himself, where miracles are ascribed to him.
He died on May 1, 558,
The north ambulatory of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Coutances contains the Chapel of Saint Marcouf, with a stained glass window showing scenes from the saint's life.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saint Marcouf?
Abbot of Nantus in the Cotentin
When was Saint Marcouf born?
Saint Marcouf was born in 490 in Bayeux.
When did Saint Marcouf die?
Saint Marcouf died on 1 May 588 in îles Saint-Marcouf.
What was Saint Marcouf's occupation?
Saint Marcouf was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Saint Marcouf?
Saint Marcouf was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saint Marcouf. https://biography.guide/saint-marcouf/
MLA: "Saint Marcouf." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saint-marcouf/.
Chicago: "Saint Marcouf." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saint-marcouf/.
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