St Desideratus of Bourges was born in the late 5th century in Soissons, France and died in May 8 550 in France. We celebrate his feast day on May 8 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Desideratus of Bourges Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 5th century |
|---|---|
| Country of Birth | France in Europe |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | May 8 550 |
| Place of Death | France |
| Feast Day | May 8 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Desideratus of Bourges was born in Soissons, France. His family was a pious family. Desideratus’s parents turned their house into a hospital, and his brothers, Deodato and Didier, died as martyrs. Desideratus was a henchman and advisor to king Clotaire. In 541 Desideratus wanted to retire as a monk, but was chosen to serve as bishop of Bourges. He Attended the 5th Council of Orleans in 549, and the 2nd Council of Auvergne. He died on May 8 550 of natural causes and buried in the basilica of Sant’Ursino, Bourges, France, the building of which he began.
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