Saint Melaine (Latin: Melanius or Mellanus; Cornish: Melan; Welsh: Mellon) was a 6th century Bishop of Rennes in Brittany (now in France). Traditional history Melaine grew up at Plaz in Brain, near Redon. He was a pious child, often being punished for spending too long at his prayers. He became a monk and then abbot. He was nominated the successor to Saint Amand of Rennes as Bishop of Rennes. During his rule, Clovis took over the area and Melaine became his trusted advisor. He opposed immigratio… (More on Melaine)