Porcarius was an early 8th-century Benedictine abbot who led the community at the Abbey of Saint-Honorat de Lérins. Governing approximately 500 monks, he is recognized for his leadership during a period of violent invasion. After receiving an angelic warning regarding an imminent attack, he worked to prepare his monastic community for their impending fate. He is honored as a martyr for his death during a massacre carried out by Saracen invaders.