Saint Helladius of Auxerre
Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century, Helladius succeeded Saint Valerian during the reign of Valentinian the Elder. During his twenty-three years of episcopate, he converted many faithful through his preaching and example. He died around 385 and was buried at Mont-Artre alongside his predecessors.
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SAINT HELLADIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE (387).
Episcopate and mission in Auxerre
Helladius succeeded Saint Valerian on the see of Auxerre during the reign of Valentinian I, distinguishing himself through his conversions.
Helladi us or Hellade, bishop of Auxe rre, held this see aft er Saint Valer ian, around the tim e of Valentinian the Elder. Entrusted with the care of the Lord's flock, he converted a great number of souls to the faith, by his word and by his example. He went to receive from his heavenly master the reward for his labors, in the twenty-third year of his episcopate, on the 8th of May, around the year 38 5, and was buried on Mont-Artre, beside his predecessors.
Death and burial
After twenty-three years of episcopate, he died around 385 and was buried at Mont-Artre alongside his predecessors.
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Sources
Mentions of his life are derived from the Proper of Sens and the writings of Godescard.
Proper of Sens and Godescard.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Helladius of Auxerre
Who was Saint Helladius of Auxerre?
Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century, Helladius succeeded Saint Valerian during the reign of Valentinian the Elder. During his twenty-three years of episcopate, he converted many faithful through his preaching and example. He died around 385 and was buried at Mont-Artre alongside his predecessors.
What is Saint Helladius of Auxerre the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Helladius of Auxerre: Diocese of Auxerre.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Helladius of Auxerre?
Contemporaries include: Saint Blaise, Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Saint Basil the Great (Archbishop of Caesarea) and Saint Baudilus.
When did Saint Helladius of Auxerre die?
Saint Helladius of Auxerre died around 400.
What are the other names of Saint Helladius of Auxerre?
Other forms of the name: Hellade.
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Key Events
- Succeeded Saint Valerian to the see of Auxerre
- Episcopate during the reign of Valentinian the Elder
- Conversion of a great number of souls through word and example
- Died after twenty-three years of episcopate
- Burial on Mont-Artre