Saint Paulus of Autun

Also known as

• Paul of Autun
• Paolo of Autun

Memorial

• 1 June

Profile

Evangelizing priest. Missionary to Gaul with Saint Reverianus of Autun and ten companions whose names have not come down to us. Worked from Autun, France. They were all martyred by order of Emperor Aurelian who was at war with the locals at the time.

Born

• 3rd century Italy

Died

• beheaded c.273 in Autun, France
• buried in Autun
• a monastery and church grew up around the group’s grave site

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation