Originally from Spain, Saint Licar (or Lizier) became Bishop of Conserans in the 6th century after being trained in Tarbes and ordained in Rodez. He served for forty-four years, notably participating in the Council of Agde in 506 to restore ecclesiastical discipline. He died around 548, leaving a strong mark as a preacher in the Toulouse region.
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SAINT LICAR OR LIZIER,
REGIONARY BISHOP OF CONSERANS, CURRENT DIOCESE OF PAMIERS (c. 548).
Origins and episcopal ministry
Originally from Spain, Licar trained under the bishops of Tarbes and Rodez before leading the diocese of Conserans for forty-four years.
Saint Licar was Spanish by birth, perhaps from the city of Lérida (Catalonia). Having crossed the Pyrenees, he came to place himself under the guidance of the blessed Fonste, bishop of Tarbes; when death took him away, he withdrew to Quintien or Quintin, who governed the Church of Rodez and who ordained him priest. Having returned to the bishopric of Conse rans, he occupied the episcopal see for forty-four years, and distinguished himself by his vigilance, his zeal, and his charity. He was one of the Fa thers of the f amous Council of Agde (a canton seat in the Hérault department), which was held in 506, and where wise regulations were made to restore discipline, which had become extremely relaxed due to the mixing of heretics. Saint C aesarius of Arles presided over it; Sain t Quintien of Rodez and S aint Galactoire of Béarn also attended.
Participation in the Council of Agde
In 506, he participated in the Council of Agde alongside major figures such as Caesarius of Arles to restore ecclesiastical discipline.
Saint Licar died around the year 548. His feast is celebrated in the Conserans on August 27, and is of the solemn rite of the first class. His relics are still preserved there, which are the object of the particular veneration of the peoples of that region.
Death and Veneration
Died around 548, his relics are honored in the Conserans where his feast is celebrated solemnly on August 27.
It is by mistake that some martyrologists make this Saint bishop of Lérida. The opinion of those who distinguish two bishops of the Conserans, of whom they name the first Glycérius, and the second Lycérius, is absolutely devoid of evidence.
Preaching and local traces
Local tradition reports his missionary activity in the Savès region and at Burgand, where place names still bear his name.
Under the episcopate of Durand, Bishop of Toulouse, and the rei gn of Philip I, King of France (1060-1108), there existed in the Savès region, in the Toulousain, a deserted place where one could notice the ancient ruins of a church of Saint-Lizier, which confirms the tradition that has come down to us that this holy Bishop preached in these regions, either before or during his episcopate. There exist, to the west of the parish of Burgand (Haute-Garonne, arrondissement of Toulouse, canton of Grenade-sur-Garonne), mounds that are called Mont-Louzin (Mons Liceri), and it is believed that it was from the top of these mounds that our Saint proclaimed the Gospel.
Sources and references
The text is based on the works of Abbé Salvan and the General History of the Church of Toulouse.
Gcdeseard, supplemented with the General History of the Church of Toulouse , by M. l'abbé S alvan, canon.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Licar (Lizier)
Who was Saint Licar (Lizier)?
Originally from Spain, Saint Licar (or Lizier) became Bishop of Conserans in the 6th century after being trained in Tarbes and ordained in Rodez. He served for forty-four years, notably participating in the Council of Agde in 506 to restore ecclesiastical discipline. He died around 548, leaving a strong mark as a preacher in the Toulouse region.
What is Saint Licar (Lizier) the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Licar (Lizier): Conserans.
How is Saint Licar (Lizier) depicted in Christian art?
In iconography, Saint Licar (Lizier) is recognizable by: episcopal insignia.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Licar (Lizier)?
Contemporaries include: Saint Remigius (Apostle of the Franks), Saint Antide of Besançon, Saint Eugene of Carthage and Saint Nicaise of Reims.
When did Saint Licar (Lizier) die?
Saint Licar (Lizier) died around 600.
What are the other names of Saint Licar (Lizier)?
Other forms of the name: Lizier, Lycérius and Glycérius.
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Key Events
- Came from Spain under the guidance of Fonste, Bishop of Tarbes
- Priestly ordination by Quintian in Rodez
- Forty-four-year episcopate in the Conserans
- Participation in the Council of Agde in 506
- Preaching in the Savès region and the Burgand