Stephan of Châtillon
Stephan von Châtillon (* around 1155 in Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne in the Dombes region in France ; † September 6 or 7, 1213 in Die in France; also Stephan von Die, Stephanus Deanus or Étienne) was a French Carthusian monk , bishop and Mystic .
Life
Stephen comes from the noble Châtillon family. He received a good education. At the age of 25 he asked for admission to the Charterhouse of Portes in Bénonces . In 1196 he became prior of the monastery. He was known for his piety. In 1206/1207 he reluctantly accepted the election as Bishop of Die . From 1222 the Pope was asked for canonization. He is considered the first French saint to be formally canonized by the Pope .
In 1561 his body and all canonization documents were burned by the Huguenots .
The canonization was in 1852 and 1857 by Pope Pius IX. accepted.
His feast day is not required in the Carthusian Order and is September 7th.
Web links
- Saint calendar
- https://brunonis.net/2017/09/06/heilige-stephanus-deanus-7-september/
- https://brunonis.net/2017/09/07/heilige-stephanus-deanus-7-september-22/
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Stephan of Châtillon |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French Carthusian monk, bishop and mystic |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1155 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne , Dombes region , France |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 6, 1213 or September 7, 1213 |
| Place of death | The , France |