Saint Martial of Limoges

Memorial: 30 June
Profile: Missionary bishop who was sent with Saint Denis of Paris to evangelize Gaul, and who took Limoges as his see city. Spiritual teacher of Saint Valeria and Saint Aurelian of Limoges.

Legends arose in the Middle Ages that described him as a friend of Jesus, and a worker of extravagant miracles, who was dispatched to Gaul by Saint Peter. Good story, but about two centuries off the mark.
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Limoges, France
Additional Information: Google Directory
Catholic Encyclopedia
The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Brunson
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