Patrocle de Bourges was a Merovingian ascetic and deacon who lived in the province of Berry during the 6th century. Born in Bourges around 496, he initially served as a deacon, though his intense devotion to prayer often caused friction with other clergy members. Seeking greater solitude, he eventually transitioned from his ecclesiastical duties to live as a hermit. Throughout his life, he was noted for his piety and his reputation for performing various healings through prayer and the sign of the cross.