Saint Mayeul was the 4th Abbot of Cluny born in 906 AD in Avignon, France. He died on May 11 994 AD at Souvigny, France en route to Paris. We celebrate his feast day on May 11 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Mayeul Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 906 AD |
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| Place of Birth | Avignon, France |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
| Profession | Archdeacon and Abbot |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | May 11 994 |
| Place of Death | Souvigny, France |
| Feast Day | May 11 |
| Canonization | Precongregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Mayeul was Archdeacon of Macon, France. When Mayeul realized that he would be made a bishop, he became a monk at Cluny Abbey. In 954 AD he was chosen assistant abbot in 954 AD, and then abbot in 965 AD much against his will.
St. Mayeul was devoted to learning and led his brothers by a good example. He became Counselor to Emperor Otto I and Emperor Otto II. Otto II wanted to put him forth as papabile, but Mayeul would have none.
Death
He died in 994 AD at Souvigny in France en route to Paris.
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