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Aspasius of Auch

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 Second, Third and Fifth Councils of Orléans in 533, 541, and 549, and also held a provincial council in 551.[1]

He is traditionally venerated in the French towns of Meaux and Melun. His feast day is January 2.[2]

References

  1. ^ "January 2: Aspasius", Latin Saints of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Rome
  2. ^ Bunson, Matthew and Bunson, Stephen. "Aspasius", Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing, 2003 ISBN 9781931709750


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