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Magnus of Avignon
Bishop of Avignon
SaintPre-congregation
Born
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unknown
Died
660
Beatified
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not needed: before formal processes
Canonised
By tradition
recognised before formal processes began
Who they were
Saint Magnus of Avignon (French: Saint Magne) (died 660) was a bishop and governor of Avignon, his native city. He was a Gallo-Roman senator. A widower, he was the father of Saint Agricola of Avignon. Magnus became a monk and then became bishop of Avignon. He appointed his son coadjutor. He is the patron saint of fish dealers and fishmongers. His feast day is August 19.
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The miracles
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Why that counted as sanctity
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Connected on this site
- Agricola of Avignon Saint Child“A widower, he was the father of Saint Agricola of Avignon.” — Wikipedia
- Magnus of Trani Saint“The 19th-century scholar Johann Stadler identified 35 saints and blessed with the name of Magnus, including the abbot Magnus of Füssen, the bishops Magnus of Avignon (also commemorated on August 19), Magnus of Oderzo, Magnus of Milan, Magnus of Sens, and the martyr Magnus of Orkneys.” — Wikipedia
Sources
- Wikidata Q2466993 — dates, feast day and identifiers (CC0)
- English Wikipedia — Magnus of Avignon (CC BY-SA)
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