Judoc
Saint Judoc | |
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A 16th-century portrayal of Saint Judoc by the Master of Meßkirch. | |
| Born | Brittany |
| Died | 668 AD Ponthieu, France |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church January 22 / January 9. |
| Major shrine | Abbey of Saint-Josse (original) New Minster, Winchester (destroyed) |
| Feast | 13 December 9 January (translation) |
| Attributes | pilgrim's staff; a crown at his feet |
Saint Judoc, otherwise known as Jodoc, Joyce or Josse (Latin: Iudocus; traditionally c. 600 – 668 AD) was a seventh-century Breton noble considered to be a saint. Judoc was a son of Juthael, King of Brittany. He renounced his wealth and position to become a priest and lived alone for the rest of his lifetime in the coastal forest near the mouth of the River Canche.