St. Guy of Auxerre Biography
St. Guy of Auxerre Profile. Born: 10th century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 6 January 961 in Auxerre, France. Feast Day is celebrated on January 6.
St. Guy of Auxerre Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 10th century |
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| Country of Birth | France of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Priest, Bishop |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 6 January 961 |
| Place of Death | Auxerre, France |
| Feast Day | January 6 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Guy of Auxerre was born in the 10th century near Sens, France. He studied at the cathedral school at Auxerre, France. Ordained a Priest in France. In 933 to 961, he was the bishop of Auxerre.
Guy built and restored church structures in his diocese and promoted devotion to the saints from the region. He also wrote Hymns. Guy was a man who tried to lead and help his people instead of commanding them as was often the case of the time.
Death
He died on January 6 961 in Auxerre, France of natural causes.
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