Saint Ursus of Aosta Biography
Saint Ursus of Aosta Profile. Born: N/A in Ireland, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 6th century in Aosta, Italy. Feast Day is celebrated on February 1, June 17.
Saint Ursus of Aosta 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 | N/A |
|---|---|
| Country of Birth | Ireland of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Deacons |
| Profession | Giving to the poor |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 6th century |
| Place of Death | Aosta, Italy |
| Feast Day | February 1, June 17 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | 1. Ivrea 2. Cogne 3. Invoked In Childbirth 4. Children Who Die Before Baptism 5. Invoked Against Faintness 6. Kidney Disease 7. Rheumatism |
St. Ursus of Aosta Biography
He evangelized the area of Digne, France while fighting Arianism. He was also the Archdeacon under Bishop Jucundus of Aosta, Italy. When the Arian Ploziano became bishop of Aosta, he and several other canons moved to the church of Saint Peter just outside Aosta which is now known as Sant’ Orso. The church is the belonging church of Saint Peter and Saint Ursus.
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