Claudius of Condat
Saint Claudius, 16th century window in the Saint-Nicolas basilica in Saint-Nicolas-de-Port in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in Lorraine, France
St. Claudius (* 7th century France ; † June 6, around 700 in Condat ) was abbot in Condat and archbishop of Besançon .
Claudius was a monk and abbot in Condat. In 685 he became Archbishop of Besançon . Claudius was one of the most venerated saints in France . His grave in what is now Saint-Claude Cathedral was the destination of pilgrimages.
Patronage
The saint is the patron saint of Burgundy as well as the professions of wood turner, pipe maker, saddler, gingerbread dealer and toy manufacturer. He is called in case of convulsions and misfortune.
Web links
Commons : Claudius von Condat - collection of images, videos and audio files
- Joachim Schäfer: Claudius von Condat Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon (accessed on August 15, 2019)
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| SURNAME | Claudius |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Claudius of Condat (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Abbot in Condat and Archbishop of Besançon |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | France |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 6 at 700 |
| Place of death | Condat |