Guiraud

Guiraud (1070–1123) was a bishop of Béziers of the twelfth century^[1]

For other people named Guiraud, see Guiraud (disambiguation).

"Saint Guiraud" redirects here. For the commune, see Saint-Guiraud.

Saint Guiraud
Bishop of Béziers
Born	1070 Puissalicon, France
Died	1123 Béziers, France
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Feast	5 November

He is said to have been the second prior of the Canon Regular community at Cassan Abbey.^[2] He served as bishop from 1121 to November 5, 1123. He is a Catholic saint.^[3]

Born in Puissalicon, Guiraud later became the focus of local legends.

One legend states that when he was being baptized, the baptismal water began to boil.^[4] Legends also considered him to be of modest circumstances. However, several acts and charters have the signature "Guiraud of Puissalicon", indicating noble birth.^[4] He was buried near Aphrodisius, the legendary first bishop of the city.