Saint Virgilius of Arles
- Also known as
- Virgil
- Memorial
- 5 March
- Profile
- Educated at the monastery at Lerins on the island of Saint Honorat.
Monk.
Abbot at Lerins.
Abbot at Saint-Symphorien at Autun.
Archbishop of Arles, appointed by Pope Saint Gregory I.
Papal vicar in Gaul.
Ordained Saint Augustine of Canterbury.
Had to be reprimanded by Saint Gregory for coercing Jews, and allowing their forced "conversion".
Constructed several church in Arles.
- Born
- 6th century Gascony, France
- Died
- c.618 of natural causes;
miracles reported at his tomb
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
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