Saint Enogat was a 7th-century Breton religious leader who served as both the Abbot of Saint-Méen and the Bishop of Aleth (modern-day Saint-Malo). He is recognized for his administrative capabilities, particularly through his successful restoration of the Saint-Méen abbey. During his leadership, he expanded the influence of his monastery by acquiring the abbey of Gaël. His ecclesiastical work also involved significant cooperation with Conwoïon at the Abbey of Redon to develop monastic regulations.
Ecclesiastical life
As a skilled administrator, Enogat played a key role in shaping monastic governance. While working at the Abbey of Redon alongside Conwoïon, he helped establish new monastic rules. Tradition suggests he was instrumental in implementing a system where community members elected their own abbots. His tenure as bishop and abbot was marked by the physical and organizational renewal of the religious sites under his care.
Veneration
He is commemorated as a saint within the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. His feast day is observed annually on January 13. His legacy remains connected to the religious history of Brittany and the dioceses of Saint-Malo and Rennes.