Aurelian of Limoges

Saint Aurelian of Limoges
Saint Aurelian of Limoges
Bishop
Died	1st or 3rd century
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Feast	10 May
Patronage	patron of the guild of butchers in Limoges

Saint Aurelian of Limoges (

St. Martial.^[2]

According to tradition, Aurelian was originally a

pagan priest who wanted to throw Martial into prison.^[2] However, Aurelian was struck dead as he attempted to do so. Martial brought him back to life, baptized him as a Christian, ordained him as a priest, and consecrated him as bishop.^[2]

A biography of Martial, the Vita Aureliana, is attributed to Aurelian.

apostles

.

Aurelian’s

relics are at the church known as the Chapelle Saint-Aurélien (built between the 14th-17th centuries), in Limoges. It is the property of the Confrérie Saint Aurélien, the successor organization to the ancient guild

butchers of Limoges.

References

^ "Saint Aurelain of Limoges". Saints.sqpn.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Limoges". Catholic Encyclopedia. 1913. Archived from the original on 21 April 2009. Retrieved May 5, 2009.

[1] "Saint Aurelain of Limoges". Saints.sqpn.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2013-12-01.

[limoges-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Limoges". Catholic Encyclopedia. 1913. Archived from the original on 21 April 2009. Retrieved May 5, 2009.

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