Aunarius

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Saint Aunarius (Aunacharius)
Bornc.540
Diedc.603
Auxerre
Venerated in
Roman Catholic Church
Feast25 September

Saint Aunarius (Aunacharius) (

bishop of Auxerre
during the 6th century.

Being of noble birth, he was brought up in the royal court of

Saint Syagrius of Autun
, and eventually was made Bishop of Auxerre.

His administration is noted for certain important disciplinary measures that throw light on the religious and moral life of the

litanies
to be said daily in the chief centers of population, by rotation, and on the first day of each month in the larger towns and monasteries.

He enforced a regular daily attendance at the

to be written.

Veneration

Aunarius was buried at Auxerre, where he has always been held in veneration. His remains were later enclosed in a golden chest, but were partially dispersed by the Huguenots in 1567. A portion, however, was placed in the hollow pillar of a crypt, and saved.

His feast day is celebrated on 25 September.

References

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainHerbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "St. Aunarius". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.