Saint Ursus (Urs)
Seventh Bishop of Troyes, Saint Urse succeeded Aurelian in 426. He died the same year during a pastoral visit to Queudes, exhausted by his labors or c…
First name and chronology
Ursus
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Ursus, between 401 and 600; the most famous is Saint Ursus, celebrated on February 1st.
Chronology of the name Ursus
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 401-500 Saint Ursus (Urs) Seventh Bishop of Troyes, Saint Urse succeeded Aurelian in 426. He died the same year during a pastoral visit to Queudes…
- 501-600 Saint Ursus of Aosta Originally from Scotland, Saint Ursus became archdeacon of Aosta in the 6th century after evangelizing Meyronnes. A defe…
- 501-600 Saint Ursus of Cahors Originally from Cahors in the 6th century, Saint Ours founded several monasteries in Berry and Touraine, notably at Loch…
All records linked to Ursus
Saint Ursus of Aosta
Originally from Scotland, Saint Ursus became archdeacon of Aosta in the 6th century after evangelizing Meyronnes. A defender of orthodoxy against Aria…
Saint Ursus of Cahors
Originally from Cahors in the 6th century, Saint Ours founded several monasteries in Berry and Touraine, notably at Loches. He is famous for having de…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Ursus's feast day?
The feast of Ursus is celebrated on February 1st, in memory of Saint Ursus.
How many saints are named Ursus?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Ursus, including Saint Ursus, Saint Ursus and Saint Ursus.
Who is the most famous saint named Ursus?
The most famous saint named Ursus is Saint Ursus (6th century).