Saint Sulpicius
- Also known as
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Sulpice;
Pius
- Memorial
- 17 January
- Profile
- Born wealthy.
Decided young to live celibately, and devoted himself to charity.
Bishop of Bourges in 624.
Spiritual teacher of Saint Remaclus.
He became known for his personal piety and austerity, and such a good example that he is reported to have converted his entire diocese.
Fought for the rights of his people against King Dagobert's minister, Lullo.
Attended the Council of Clichy in 627.
Late in life he resigned his see to devote himself to prayer and service to the poor.
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
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