Guiraud (1070–1123) was a

bishop of Béziers A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of dioceses. The role ...

of the twelfth century He is said to have been the second prior of the

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community at

Cassan Abbey Cassan Priory (, also ''Abbaye de Cassan''; ) is an 18th-century building in France, classed as a historical monument. It is located in Roujan commune, Hérault département, Occitanie. History The Augustinian priory was founded in 1080, on lan ...

. He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint.http://pagesperso-orange.fr/ansart/Sanctoral/Annee/1105.htm, in French, under Saint Geraud, celebrated November 5. Born in

Puissalicon Puissalicon (; Languedocien: ''Puèg-ericon'') is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie region in southern France. Population See also *Communes of the Hérault department A commune is an alternative term for an intentiona ...

, Guiraud later became the focus of local legends. One legend states that when he was being

baptized Baptism (from ) is a Christian sacrament of initiation almost invariably with the use of water. It may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, or by immersing in water either partially or completely, traditionally three ...

, the baptismal water began to boil.The Legend of Saint Guiraud
/ref> Legends also considered him to be of modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon", indicating noble birth. He was buried near

Aphrodisius Aphrodisius () is a saint associated with the diocese of Béziers, in Languedoc, Southern France. According to Gregory of Tours, Aphrodisius was an Egyptian people, Egyptian who was martyred in Languedoc along with his followers Caralippus (Caral ...

, the legendary first bishop of the city.

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The Legend of Saint Guiraud
Bishops of Béziers 1070 births 1123 deaths 12th-century Christian saints Medieval French saints {{france-bishop-stub