Heldrad of Novalese
Saint Heldrad of Novalese, also Eldardus or Eldrad (9th century – 844) was a French Benedictine monk, abbot of Novalese and saint of the Catholic Church.
The first records date back to his time at the Benedictine monastery in Novales. There, due to his zeal for work and prayer, he was elected superior of the monastery. He apparently held this position from 820 until his death.
Patron saint of Novalese; farmers; monks (Benedictines)
In the Martyrology
- March 13 Saint Eldrado, abbot of Novalesa