Saint Cybard was a 6th-century monk and hermit who lived near Angoulême. Born in Trémolat, he was ordained as a priest in 542 by Aptonius III, the Bishop of Angoulême. Seeking absolute solitude to avoid the temptation of vanity, he spent forty-four years living in a cave located beneath the city walls. Known by several names, including Eparchius, he was recognized for his ascetic lifestyle and his dedication to prayer, which he encouraged among his disciples.