Saint Paternus of Avranches

Paternus, also known as Pair or Patier, born at the end of the 5th century and died around 565, was a hermit, evangelist, founder of monasteries, and later Bishop of Avranches in the first half of the 6th century. He is commemorated on April 15 by the Catholic Church, and on April 16 in the Diocese of Coutances and Avranches.