ST AMADEUS, BISHOP OF LAUSANNE - 28 JANUARY

 

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Saints celebrated on the 28th of January

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ST AMADEUS, BISHOP OF LAUSANNE 

His name is Latin for Gottlieb, beloved of God. - Saint Amadeus, bishop of Lausanne, was born at the castle of Gosta, not far from Vienne, and his father was Amadeus, lord of Albaripa, who took the habit of the order at Bonavalle. 

Following the example of his father, the son also entered the [Cistercian] monastery, namely at Altacumba. He subsequently became abbot of his monastery, and was finally elected bishop of Lausanne. As such, he was held in high esteem by Pope Eugene III and the Emperors Friedrich I and Konrad II, from whom he enjoyed many privileges for his church. 

He had a special devotion to the Mother of God and also left behind several homilies, of which contemporary writers speak with the highest praise. After fourteen years presiding over the church of Lausanne, he died in 1158.

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, 1858)

[His memorial day is January 28, but the day of his death on August 27 is also mentioned. In the diocese of Lausanne-Geneva-Fribourg, he is commemorated on August 30.]

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Amadeus 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.