April 28th 7th century

Saint Artemius of Sens

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A nobleman married before becoming Bishop of Sens in 579, Saint Arthème is known for having converted the great Spanish criminal Bond. He died in 609 after thirty years of episcopate and was buried in the church of Saint-Pierre.

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    SAINT ARTHÈME, BISHOP OF SENS (609).

    Life 01 / 04

    Origins and episcopate

    Coming from the nobility, Arthème was married and a father before being consecrated bishop in 579.

    Coming from a noble family of the region, Arthème was bound by the ties of marriage before being promoted to episcopal functions, and had among his children the pious Eulosie who took the veil. The consecration of Arthème took place on April 23, 579.

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    Conversion of Saint Bond

    Bishop Arthème guides the conversion of a Spanish criminal named Bond, who becomes a holy hermit on the banks of the Yonne.

    He received into public penance a Spaniard named Bon d (Baldus), a nd from a great criminal made him a great Saint. Until a few years ago, one could still see, on the left bank of the Yonne, at the summit of a mountain, the ruins of the hermitage where Saint Bond live d and died, after seven years of terrifying austerities.

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    Death and burial

    Saint Artemius died in 609 and was buried in the church of Saint-Pierre.

    Saint Artemiu s passed from life to death on April 28, 609, and was interr ed in the church of Saint-Pierre.

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    Bibliographic sources

    Reference to the work of the France pontificale for the study of this life.

    See F rance pontificale, Rapoc . ed.

    Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.

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    100 Saint Artemius of Sens Saint 84 Saint Bond Saint 57 Yonne Place 55 Church of Saint Peter Place 44 Eulosia Person 42 Spain Country 33 France pontificale Work 21 Rapoc Person

    Frequently asked questions about Saint Artemius of Sens

    Who was Saint Artemius of Sens?

    A nobleman married before becoming Bishop of Sens in 579, Saint Arthème is known for having converted the great Spanish criminal Bond. He died in 609 after thirty years of episcopate and was buried in the church of Saint-Pierre.

    What is Saint Artemius of Sens the patron saint of?

    Patronage of Saint Artemius of Sens: Sens.

    Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Artemius of Sens?

    Contemporaries include: Saint Priest (Prix), Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church), Saint Die (Didier, Deodat) and Saint Augustine of Canterbury.

    When did Saint Artemius of Sens die?

    Saint Artemius of Sens died around 609.

    What are the other names of Saint Artemius of Sens?

    Other forms of the name: Artemius.

    Who are the relatives of Saint Artemius of Sens?

    Relatives of Saint Artemius of Sens: Eulosie (daughter).

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    1. Marriage before entering the clergy
    2. Episcopal consecration on April 23, 579
    3. Reception of the Spaniard Bond (Baldus) into public penance
    4. Death and burial in the church of Saint-Pierre in 609

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