11 Facts About Budoc

Budoc of Dol was a 5th-century Breton monk and Bishop of Dol, who has been venerated since his death as a saint in both Brittany and Devon.

Budoc is the patron saint of Plourin in Finistere where his relics are preserved.

Doble is of the opinion that Budoc was a once-famous abbot whose chief establishment was on the Breton coast.

Later Budoc succeeded Samson of Dol and Magloire as bishop of Dol and ruled for 26 years.

Budoc is reputed to have been a grandson of the legendary Count Even of Brest, Viscount of Leon.

Azenor became the washer-woman of the monastery, and Budoc was raised there.

Budoc eventually left Ireland, sailing in a stone trough that landed at Porspoder.

At some unknown point, Budoc made his way to Dol, where he was named bishop of the region, possibly in connection with a monastery allegedly founded by Samson of Dol, whom he is believed to have succeeded as the local bishop.

Budoc is reputed to have sailed across the Plymouth Sound, until he found an inlet on the Devon side of the River Tamar.

Budoc landed in Budshead Creek, part of the present district of Plymouth called St Budeaux.

Budoc's supposed activity suggests the foundation of an early church in Plymouth.