Saint Amand

Saint Amand (b. c. 584 at Poitou, d. c. 679 at Elnone)

Roman Catholic Patron Saint of bartenders, Boy Scouts, brewers, innkeepers, merchants, vine growers, vintners

Also known as: Amandus; Amand of Maastricht; Amand of France

Memorial Day: February 6

Became a monk at age 20. Later Bishop of Maastricht. Became an evangelist working in France, Flanders, Carinthia, Gascony and Germany. Established several monastaries and convents. Finally became Abbot of Elnone.

Friend and spiritual advisor of Saint Humbert of Pelagius and Saint Bavo. Assisted in his work by Saint Acharius.