ST RUFUS, BISHOP - 12 NOVEMBER

SAINT RUFUS OF AVIGNON, BISHOP

Rufus' father Simon of Cyrene
helps our Lord Jesus to carry the cross

According to the tradition of the Church of Avignon, this Saint Rufus, who in French is also called St Roux, was one of the two sons of Simon of Cyrene, who was forced to carry the cross after the Lord. [Mark 15:21 - Simon's sons were called Rufus and Alexander].

ONE OF SIMON OF CYRENE'S SONS

In the same way it is believed that he is the one who was described in the letter to the Romans as the outstanding assistant of St Paul.

FIRST BISHOP OF AVIGNON

He then travelled with this apostle to Spain, where he founded the Church of Tortosa. Accompanied by the apostle Paulus Sergius, he crossed the Pyrenees, helped him found the church at Narbonne, and lastly preached the Gospel in and around Avignon. The calendar of regular canons also states that he first established the institute of regular clerics in France. The Roman Martyrology calls him the first bishop of Avignon. He passed away around the year A.D. 90.

Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Rufus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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