Saint Protasius of Lausanne Biography
Saint Protasius of Lausanne Profile. Born: 640 AD in Switzerland, Europe. Worked in Switzerland. Died: 699 AD in Mont Tendre, Switzerland. Feast Day is celebrated on November 6.
St. Protasius of Lausanne 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 | 640 AD |
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| Country of Birth | Switzerland in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Switzerland |
| Date of Death | 699 AD |
| Place of Death | Mont Tendre, Switzerland |
| Feast Day | November 6 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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St. Protasius of Lausanne Biography
St. Protasius of Lausanne was a Seventh-century priest known for his austerity and his ministry to the Widows, Orphans and the homeless poor. He later served as the Bishop of Lausanne, Kingdom of Burgundy, Switzerland.
He rebuilt and expanded St. Maure chapel and also supported the construction of the church and monastery in Baulmes, Switzerland. Rebuilt the cathedral of Lausanne after destruction by invading pagans. He had a fatal accident that killed him while visiting the workmen who were cutting timber to build the cathedral.
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