Saint Tanco of Werden

illustration of Saint Tanco, Bishop of Werda and Martyr, from the book 'Saints of the Order of Saint Benedict', designed by Father Amandus LiebhaberAlso known as

  • Tancho
  • Tanchon
  • Tatta
  • Tatto

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Monk. Abbot of Amalbarich Abbey in Saxony (in modern Germany). Bishop of Werden, Germany. Murdered by pagans for denouncing their customs. Martyr.

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  • “Saint Tanco of Werden“. CatholicSaints.Info. 20 February 2024. Web. 30 April 2024. <>