Eucherius of Lyon
Eucherius (c. 380 – c. 449) was a high-born and high-ranking ecclesiastic in the Christian church in Roman Gaul. He is remembered for his letters advocating extreme self-abnegation. From 439, he served as Archbishop of Lyon, and Henry Wace ranked him "the most distinguished occupant of that see" after Irenaeus. He is venerated as a saint within the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church.
Saint Eucherius of Lyon | |
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Statue of Saint Eucherius of Lyon in Beaumont-de-Pertuis | |
| Archbishop of Lyon | |
| Born | c. 380 |
| Died | c. 449 |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 16 November |
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