St Desiderius of Langres, also known as Desiderius of Genoa, Desiderio, Dizier, Didier, or Désiré, was the Bishop of Langres, France. He was born in the 4th century AD in Genoa, Italy, beheaded, and died as a martyr in 407 AD near Langres, France. We celebrate his feast day on May 23 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Desiderius of Langres Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 4th century AD |
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| Country/Place of Birth | Genoa, Italy |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 407 AD |
| Place of Death | Near Langres, France |
| Feast Day | May 23 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Desiderius was the Bishop of Langres in France. In 343, he supported the laws of the Council of Serdica.
Desiderius was killed by vandals as he tried to negotiate with them for the people in his diocese. Martyr with many of his flock.
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