St. Amand (or Amandus) was born into a noble Flemish family but gave up his life of privilege to live in a hermitage cell for fifteen years, subsisting on bread and water (go big or go home).

Sent to convert the pagan inhabitants of Ghent, he was mostly unsuccessful until he performed a miracle by restoring life to a hanged criminal. This act gained him great popularity and converts among the locals, which, man, tough crowd.

Known for his hospitality, Amand became the patron saint of beer brewers, vintners, bartenders, and for some reason the Boy Scouts. He died of natural causes at the age of 90, which for a 7th century bishop is a pretty sweet deal.