Saint Eucherius of Lyon

Memorial

• 16 November

Profile

Born to the nobility, well educated, and known for his learning and as a gift speaker. Married to a lady name Galla, and father of at least two sons who served as bishops, one of whom was Saint Veranus of Vence. In 422 he became a monk at Lérins, France, and Galla became a nun. Wrote works on asceticism. Reluctant bishop of Lyons, France in 434. Presided over the Council of Orange in 441. Worked with Saint Hilary of Arles.

Died

• 449 of natural causes

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Eucherius of Lyon“. Saints.SQPN.com. 17 January 2013. Web. 19 May 2013. <>