Saint Vedast

The young man summoned to teach a king

Join me today for the story of a young man who had the challenge of his life thrust upon him.

Saint Vedast (Vaast) teaching Clovis about Christianity, Saint-Vaast Church in Béthune, 20th century.

Name: Vedast, Vaast, Waast, Zawster, Foster (in England), Gaston (in France), but not Badastus

Life: Died mid 6th century AD

Status: Saint

Feast: February 6