(ABOUT A.D. 765.)
[On this day Benedictine Kalendar; but Wyon, Menardus, and
Ferrarius, on April 17th. The life of this saint was written by his
friend and companion in monastic life, Andrew, who was third abbot
of the monastery. Walfrid was founder and first abbot; he was
succeeded by his son, Gimfrid, and then by Andrew.]
Walfrid, a native of Pisa, was married to a virtuous wife, by whom he
had five sons. Both he and his wife then resolved to retire from the
world. He founded and governed the abbey of Monte Virido, in Tuscany,
near Volterra. There is nothing of remarkable interest in his life.