Saint Ouen of Rouen

Also known as

  • Aldwin of Rouen
  • Audaenus of Rouen
  • Audoenus of Rouen
  • Dado of Rouen
  • Dadon of Rouen
  • Owen of Rouen

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Son of Saint Authaire. Acquainted with Saint Columbanus, Saint Faro of Meaux, and Saint Aile. Educated at Saint Medard abbey. Served in the courts of King Clotaire II, King Dagobert I, and King Clovis II. Chancellor to Dagobert and Clovis. Friend of Saint Wandrille, Saint Romanus of Rouen, Saint Didier, and Saint Sulpicius Pius. Though a layman, he founded a monastery at Rebaisin the forest of Brie in 636 on land donated by Dagobert; he wanted to retire to it, but Dagobert would not relieve him on his responsibilities. Priest. Archbishop of Rouen, France in 641. Convoked the Synod of Chalons in 644 to fight against simony, a battle he had started as a layman. Friend, confrere, and biographer of Saint Eligius. Advisor to Queen Saint Bathild. Brokered a peace between Neustria and Austrasia for King Thierry III. Known for his personal austerities and support of many charities, he founded several monasteries in his diocese, and sent missionaries to the pagans in his see.

Born

  • c.600-610 at Sancy, Soissons, France

Died

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Category: Born in France, Consecrated in 641, Died in 684, Died in France, Name: Aldwin, Name: Audaenus, Name: Audoenus, Name: Dado, Name: Dadon, Name: Ouen, Name: Owen, Saints Beati and Venerables, Saints who were Bishops, Saints who were Priests, diocese of Rouen France  |  Trackback