ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH
Saints celebrated on the 1st of March
SAINT SIMPLICIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF BOURGES
Saint Simplicius, Archbishop of Bourges, (Bituricae), is the 15th in the order of successors of Euladius. A former soldier, he was so respected for his knowledge and conduct. that when he was elected, the all the people declared for him, whereupon Saints Sidonius and Agrocius confirmed him.
From then on he lived with his wife as with a sister, fulfilled all pastoral duties with zeal, and showed himself to be a courageous defender of the faith against the heretical poison of the Arians. He died on March 1, whether in the year 477 or later is uncertain. His relics were buried in the church he built in his episcopal city, later called Saint Outrille du Chateau. (I. 34-38 Guerin).
Saint Simplicius is also commemorated on June 14 and June 17.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 326)
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PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Simplicius 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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