Herbert Hoscam

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Saint Herbert Hoscam
Archbishop of Conza, Italy
Born England
Died1180
Conza, Italy
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast 20 August
Patronage Conza, Italy

Herbert Hoscam (died 1180) was of English birth, and served as prelate to Irpinia area, as the Archbishop of Conza. [1]

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References

  1. St. Herbert Hoscam Catholic Online