Julian from Le Mans

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Saint Julian, stained glass window in Le Mans Cathedral

Saint Julian (us) (or Saint Julian; French Saint Julien du Mans ; † 348 ) was the first bishop of Le Mans and has been the patron saint of the French diocese and the cathedral of Le Mans since 1158 . He is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church . His feast day is January 27th .

Life

Saint Julian was born at the end of the 3rd century and was bishop of Le Mans from 301 until his death in 348. He was the predecessor of St. Liborius . Little is known about his work as a bishop. Before his time as bishop he was probably active as a missionary in the area between Tours and Le Mans.

The basilica above his tomb was first mentioned in 619. In 835, the relics of St. Julian were brought to Le Mans Cathedral. Since 1243 there are also some relics in Paderborn .

Pawn rule

"Saint Julian's ice breaks, if not, he presses it harder."

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SURNAME Julian from Le Mans
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Saint Julianus; Saint Julien du Mans
BRIEF DESCRIPTION first bishop of Le Mans and namesake
DATE OF BIRTH 3rd century
DATE OF DEATH 348