St. Praetexatus of Rouen Biography
Saint Praetexatus of Rouen Profile. Born: Early 6th Century in France, Europe. Worked in France. Died: 586 AD in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on February 24.
St. Praetexatus of Rouen 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 | Early 6th Century |
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| Country of Birth | France in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | France |
| Date of Death | 586 AD |
| Place of Death | N/A |
| Feast Day | February 24 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
St. Praetexatus of Rouen Biography
Saint Praetexatus of Rouen was a bishop in Rouen, France as from 549 AD serving for 35 years. He was brought before the court because of his involvement in political issues in the line of fomenting rebellion. However, he denied the charges and agreed on exile for several years instead of execution.
He was then reinstalled as a bishop and continued correcting the queen and preaching against evil practices of her regime, influencing the monarch to set a holy example. In return, he was assassinated.
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