ST FARO, BISHOP OF MEAUX

ST FARO, BISHOP OF MEAUX - 28 OCTOBER

SAINT FARO, BISHOP OF MEAUX

Saint Faro was the son of Agneric, one of the first court officials of King Theodobert II of Austrasia. Saint Cagnoald, who became a monk at Luxeuil under Saint Columban, Saint Fara or Burgundofara, and Saint Agentrud were his siblings. He spent his youth at the court of Theodobert and, after the death of this prince and his brother and successor Theodoric in 613, Faro came to the court of Clotaire II. Although he steered clear of the many dangers at court, he still wanted to serve the Lord more undividedly. After a conversation with his sister Fara about this subject, he decided, with the consent of his wife Blidechilda, to leave the world, its honours, vanities and goods. The latter took the veil, retired to one of her country estates, and died after just a few years with a reputation for sainthood.

Faro went to Meaux (Meldae) and joined the clergy. Before long, his virtuous conduct served as an example to others. Around the year 626 he was chosen as successor to Gondoald, bishop of this city. As bishop he devoted all his energies to the salvation of the souls entrusted to him, led many to the path of perfection, and drew many out of the darkness of paganism. He performed several miracles; among other healings, he restored a blind man's eyesight. In 650 he participated at the Council of Sens. Some time before his death he founded the Holy Cross Monastery in a suburb of Meaux, where he had property. Faro introduced the Rule of St Benedict in this establishment, which later was named after him. On October 28, 672 the holy Bishop died at the age of 80; 46 of his years he had spent in the episcopal see of Meaux.

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 161)

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PRAYER:

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