St. Contentius of Bayeux Biography
St. Contentius of Bayeux Profile. Born: N/A in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 510 AD in Normandy, France. Feast Day is celebrated on January 19.
St. Contentius of Bayeux 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 |
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| Country of Birth | France in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop (Hermit) |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 510 AD |
| Place of Death | Normandy, France |
| Feast Day | January 19 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Contentius was the bishop of Bayeux, Normandy, France, from 480 until his death. He was so eager to teach the right way of life that he angered many powerful locals and occasionally had to retire to live as a hermit for his own safety. He died in 510 AD in Normandy, France of natural causes. Contentius was buried in the church of Saint Exuperius and his relics transferred to Fécamp Abbey on 11 April 1162. Some relics transferred to Saint Vigor Abbey in Bayeux, France in 1682.
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