Description
Marie-Claude Revol tells the story of Saint Eldrade, founder of Le Monêtier and a key figure in the region.
Was Saint Eldrade born in Ambel near Corps (38) or in Lambesc (13) in 781? In 825 he was elected prior of Novalaise Abbey, and he founded a monastery at Le Monestier de Briançon in 860. He is the patron saint and founder of Le Monêtier. Later, his veneration spread to Lambesc – but why? Be that as it may, he is still celebrated in Lambesc every 13 March.
