Saint Aigulphus of Lérins – Saint of the Day – February 3, September 3

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Saint Aigulphus of Lérins Biography

Saint Aigulphus of Lérins Profile. Born: 630 AD in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 676 AD in Corsica, France. Feast Day is celebrated on February 3, September 3.

The Memorial of Saint Aigulphus of Lérins – Saint of the Day

Saint Aigulphus of Lérins Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date

Date of Birth 630 AD
Country of Birth France of Europe
Matrimony/Holy Orders Saints who were Monks
Profession Missionary work
Place of Work France
Date of Death 676 AD
Place of Death Corsica, France
Feast Day February 3, September 3
Beatification Beatified by N/A
Canonization Canonized by Pre-Congregation
Patron Saint of N/A

St. Aigulphus of Lérins Biography

At age 20, St. Aigulphus of Lérins was a Benedictine monk in France. He was sent to Monte Cassino Abbey to take the relics of Saint Benedict of Nursia. Aigulphus was the head of the Abbey of Lerins in 670 AD initiating the Benedictine rule there.

He was later kidnapped and killed with four of his brother monks by a group which objected the growth of the Christian monks.

St. Aigulphus of Lérins
St. Aigulphus of Lérins


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