St. Medard was born around 456, in Salency, France. His father was a noble Frenchman and his mother was from a Roman family that had settled in Gaul.
At the age of 33, Medard was ordained a priest. He wanted to remain a priest, but reluctantly became Bishop of Vermand in 530. He was one of the most honored bishops of the time, and his memory has always been vener...