Saint Calais of Anisole Biography
St. Calais of Anisole Profile. Born: mid 5th century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 536 AD in France. Feast Day is celebrated on July 1.
St. Calais of Anisole 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 | mid 5th century |
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| Country of Birth | France of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | Abbot |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 536 AD |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | July 1 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | The chapel of Saint-Calais |
Biography
Saint Calais of Anisole was an abbot and the founder of a monastery in the present day Saint Calais. He grew up in a distinguished family from Auvergne. His reputation for holiness was so far-reaching, that he got so many interested students. Due to this, he founded the Benedictine Anisola Abbey for them.
St. Calais grew up at Menat monastery which is in Riom, France. He was a good friend of St. Avitus of Perche. His ordination was at St Mesmin de Micy abbey. Which is located near Orleans in France. He was a hermit in Maine-et-Loire in France. This is where he got his reputation for holiness.
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