Curcodomus
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Saint Curcodomus was a Benedictine abbot
and saint
. He succeeded Saint Humbert
at Maroilles Abbey
.
Abbot
The word abbot, meaning father, is a title given to the head of a monastery in various traditions, including Christianity. The office may also be given as an honorary title to a clergyman who is not actually the head of a monastery...
and saint
Saint
A saint is a holy person. In various religions, saints are people who are believed to have exceptional holiness.In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth...
. He succeeded Saint Humbert
Humbert of Maroilles
Humbert of Maroilles was a Frankish monk, abbot, and saint. He founded Maroilles Abbey. He was born at Mézières-sur-Oise in the early 7th century. His parents were Blessed Evrard and Popita....
at Maroilles Abbey
Maroilles Abbey
The abbey of Maroilles , in the department of Nord, France, was founded around 650 AD by Count Chonebert . Its first abbot was St. Humbert of Maroilles. Humbert was succeeded by St. Curcodomus....
.