Patiens of Lyon

Patient Lyon was bishop of Lyon and saint[1] in the 5th century. He succeeded Eucherius (November 16 † 449), and died one September 11 before 494, the year in which his second successor Rusticius began his episcopate. He was known for his great love and dedication to the poor. During a famine, he arrive in Lyon with wheat, by the Rhone and the Saone rivers to feed the population. He also built a new cathedral.

His feast day is celebrated on September 11th.

References

  1. Archdiocese of Lyon, France at Catholic Saints.info.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Eucherius
Bishop of Lyon
456–498
Succeeded by
Lupicinus
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