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c. 380. Died. c. 449. Venerated in. Catholic Church [1] Eastern Orthodox Church. Feast. 16 November. Eucherius (c. 380 – c. 449) was a high-born and high-ranking ecclesiastic in the Christian church in Roman Gaul. He is remembered for his letters advocating extreme self-abnegation.
- c. 380
- 16 November
- c. 449
Feastday: November 16. Birth: 380. Death: 449. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Eucherius of Lyon. Bishop of Lyon, France, and coworker with St. Hilary. Eucherius was a married man with two sons, Salonius and Veranus, who became bishops.
Aug 10, 2016 · Saint Eucherius, bishop of Lyon, (ca. 380 – ca. 449) was a high-born and high-ranking ecclesiastic in the Christian Church of Gaul. He is remembered for his letters advocating extreme self-abnegation.
- Gallia of Lyon
- Gaul
- circa 380
- circa 449 (60-77)
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Nov 16, 2023 · Saint. Feast Day: November 16. Saint Eucherius of Lyon, also known as Eucherius of Lugdunum, was born into a noble family and was endowed with a fine education. He became renowned for his extensive learning and remarkable eloquence as a speaker.
The fame of Eucherius was soon so widespread in southeastern Gaul, that he was chosen Bishop of Lyons. This was probably in 434; it is certain, at least that he attended the First Council of Orange (441) as Metropolitan of Lyons, and that he retained this dignity until his death.
Catholicism. Saints. St. Eucherius. Share. Benedictine Bishop of Orleans, France, exiled for opposing Charles Martel (r. 714-741), the famous and powerful mayor of the palace in the Frankish kingdom. Born in Orleans, Eucherius became a Benedictine at Jumieges about 714 and bishop in 721.
Abstract. The article presents the author's view on the St. Eucherius of Lyon's letter "In the Praise of the Desert." It suggests that the letter has a strong conviction of the saint's part, and describes the spirituality of the desert.
