About Saint Medard
Medard was a late fifth- and early sixth-century bishop in northern Frankish Gaul, associated with Noyon and Tournai. He was remembered as a charitable pastor during a period of political change and as a supporter of consecrated virginity. Later folklore connected his feast with weather and an eagle sheltering him from rain.
Prayer
Pray with Saint Medard
God of creation and mercy, you made Saint Medard a steady pastor in unsettled times. Through his intercession, protect communities threatened by severe weather, bless farmers and those who depend upon the seasons, and teach us to shelter vulnerable neighbors with generous care. Amen.
