St Amator of Auxerre – Feast Day – May 1

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St Amator of Auxerre Profile. Born: 344 in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 1 May 418 in France. Feast Day is celebrated on May 1.

 

The Memorial of St. Amator of Auxerre – Saint of the Day

St. Amator of Auxerre Biography

Date of Birth 344
Country of Birth France in Europe
Matrimony/Holy Orders Saints who were Bishops
Profession Priest, Bishop
Place of Work France
Date of Death 1 May 418
Place of Death France
Feast Day May 1
Beatification  
Canonization Canonized by Pre-Congregation
Patron Saint of  
 
Saint Amator of Auxerre
St. Amator of Auxerre

Saint’s Biography

Saint Amator of Auxerre was born to the upper class. He was converted to Christianity by Saint Helladius of Auxerre. St. Amator felt a call to the priesthood and studied theology, but his family objected so he had to withdraw. He was married to a woman named Martha from Langres, France. Her reputation for holiness led to the locals calling her St. Martha, both lived as brother and sister. Soon after the marriage, Martha entered religious life and St. Amator joined the clergy. 

In 388 he was the bishop of Auxerre, France. During his 30 years, he converted the remaining pagans in the diocese. He ordained Saint Germanus of Auxerre and was Known as a miracle worker.

Death

He died on May 1 418 in the cathedral of Auxerre, France of natural causes and his remains destroyed during the French Revolution.

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