Agofredus

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Agofredus, also known as Aifroy, (died 738) [1] was a French monk and saint. His memorial is June 21. [2]

Life

A Benedictine known throughout Normandy for his holiness, he was the brother of St. Leutfridus (Leufroy), whom he succeeded as abbot of the Benedictine monastery at La-Croix Saint-Ouen in June 738. [2] [3]

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