Aspasius of Auch

Merovingian bishop and saint
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IntroMerovingian bishop and saint
PlacesFrance
Priest
Work fieldReligion
Gender
Male
Death1 January 560
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Biography

Aspasius of Auch (/æˈspʒiəs, æˈspziəs, æˈspʒəs/; also Aspasius of Éauze; ; died 560) was a Christian leader of the 6th century canonized as a saint.

History

Aspasius served as the Bishop of Éauze (modern-day Auch, France). He participated in the Councils of Orléans in 533, 541, and 549, and also held a provincial council in 551. He is traditionally venerated in the French towns of Meaux and Melun. His feast day is January 2.

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