ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST
Saints celebrated on the 4th of August
SAINT EUPHRONIUS, BISHOP OF TOURS
Saint Euphronius was the 18th Bishop of Tours. Saint Gregory of Tours, a close relative of his, became his immediate successor. Saint Euphronius presided over the Council of Tours, which he convened in 566, and had the gift of miracles. He died in 573. The Roman Martyrology* lists him on August 4 (I. 336).
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints)
*A hagiography source used by the authors
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Euphronius 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.
Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org
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