ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST
Saints celebrated on the 31st of August
SAINT EBRAISILUS, BISHOP OF MEAUX
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| Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Meaux. Msgr Marbeau, Bishop, blessing the crowd (1913-1920) |
Saint Ebraisilus (Ebrigisilus), commemorated on August 31, lived towards the end of the 7th or beginning of the 8th century and was bishop of Meaux. As such, he was characterized by incessant activity, earnestness and abundant love. He died in the monastery of Jotrum, which was headed by his sister Aquilberta. In 1620 an elevation of his relics took place, conducted by the bishop of Nantes, and in 1658 several of his bones were taken to the episcopal church of Meaux, where they are venerated.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, pp. 6-7)
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Ebraisilus 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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