Albinus of Angers

Saint Albinus of Angers (c. 470 – 1 March 550), also known as Saint Albin in English, was a French abbot and bishop. Born to a noble Gallo-Roman family at Vannes, Brittany, St. Albinus was a monk and from 504 A.D. Abbot of Tintillac His reputation spread during the 25 years in which he served as abbot. In 529, St. Albinus was elected, against his wishes, Bishop of Angers.

Patron saint of invoked against pirate attacks