Sulpicius I of Bourges
Sulpicius I of Bourges, window in the church of St-Sulpice in La Celle-sur-Morin
St. Sulpicius I of Bourges (also Sulpicius I. Bituricensis ) († around 591), nicknamed Severus (the Strict), was bishop of Bourges from 584 . His feast day is January 29th .
Sulpicius I was the successor of Bishop Remigius. In 584 he attended the Synod of Mâcon . After his death he was buried in the church of Saint-Julien in Bourges , later his remains were placed in the church of St. Ursinus von Bourges , of which only a portal remains today in Bourges.
Patronage
- Catholic parish church of St-Sulpice in La Celle-sur-Morin in the Seine-et-Marne department (France)
See also
Web links
Commons : Sulpicius I of Bourges - Collection of images, videos and audio files
- Sulpitius I of Bourges . In: Complete Lexicon of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg 1882, p. 400
- Sulpitius I of Bourges . Ecumenical Lexicon of Saints
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Sulpicius I of Bourges |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sulpicius I. Bituricensis; Sulpicius the severity; Sulpicius Severus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Bourges, saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th century or 6th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 591 |