Saint Orentius of Auch

Also known as

• Orientius of Auch

Memorial

• 1 May

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Hermit in the Lavendan Valley of France. His reputation for holiness was such that the people of Auch, France insisted that he be their bishop; he served in that capacity for over 40 years.

Died

• c.439

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

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

MLA Citation

• “Saint Orentius of Auch“. Saints.SQPN.com. 30 April 2013. Web. 20 May 2013. <>