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Saint Bercharius (Bererus; French: Berchaire) (636 – March 28 696) was abbot of Hautvillers in Champagne. Descended from a distinguished Aquitanian family he received his instruction from Saint Nivard (Nivo) Archbishop of Reims.Bercharius entered the monastery of Luxeuil under Saint Walbert and soon stood out from the rest of his fellow-novices. Upon his return to Reims he persuaded Saint Nivard to establish the monastery of Hautvillers. Bercharius himself became the first abbot.