Carbio, Berard of, Saint
Carbio, Berard of, Saint
(Beraldus) Martyr , born Calvi, Italy ; died Morocco, 1220 . He joined the Franciscans , 1213 . Proficient in Arabic, and an eloquent preacher, he was sent by Saint Francis with four companions to preach Christianity in Morocco, 1219 . They were imprisoned and martyred for the Faith, their heads being split open. Emblem : a sword. Canonized , 1481 . Relics in the monastery at Coimbra. Feast , 16 January