Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange
Originally from Egypt and a disciple of the seventy-two, Eutropius was sent to evangelize Gaul after the Ascension. As the first bishop of Orange, he overthrew idols and built churches, notably participating in the miracle of the wine in Tarascon with Trophimus and Maximinus. He died after many years of apostolate and was buried near Orange alongside the relics of the Holy Innocents.
Contemporaries
Figures and markers around the normalized period for this entry.
Guided reading
6 reading sections
SAINT EUTROPIUS I, BISHOP OF ORANGE (4th century).
Origins and Vocation
Originally from Egypt, Eutrope became one of the seventy-two disciples of Jesus Christ after hearing Him preach while he was residing in Austria.
The ancient tradition of the city of Orange holds that Eu trope, the founder and first bishop of this church, was one of the seventy-two disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He was originally from Egypt , but was living in Au stria wh en, having heard the preachings of the Savior, he believed in Him and followed in His footsteps.
Evangelization Mission in Gaul
Sent to Gaul after the Ascension with Maximin and Trophimus, Eutropius settled in Orange to spread the Gospel.
After the Ascension, Eutropius was sent to the Gauls with M aximin, T rophimus , and several others. Having landed in Narbonensis, they divided the region among themselves to establish the Gospel more rapidly. The blessed Eutropius went to Orange to announce the good news there, while Trophimus settled in Arles and Ma ximin in Aix, makin g t hese cities the centers of their preaching.
Struggle against idolatry
Eutropius's action leads to the destruction of pagan idols and the construction of the first Christian churches in Orange.
At the voice of Eutropius, the simulacra of the false gods descended from their pedestals, the sacred groves were razed, and churches rose up, consecrated to the true God.
The miracle of Tarascon
During the consecration of a basilica in Tarascon with his companions, Eutrope participates in the renewal of the miracle of Cana to compensate for the lack of wine.
According to tradition, Eutrope, Trophime, and Maximin once arranged to meet in Tarasc on to co nvert the house where Saint Mary lived into a basil ica. However , wine was lacking to provide for the many faithful who had flocked to the ceremony: at the prayer of the pious hostess of the Savior, the miracle of the wedding at Cana was seen to be renewed.
Death and burial
After long years of apostolate, Eutropius died and was buried near Orange beside the relics of the Holy Innocents that he had brought back from Palestine.
After many years devoted to the apostolate, the blessed Eutropius left our exile to return to God: he was buried beside the two Holy Innocents whose re lics he had brou ght from Palestine and to whom he had e rected a tomb not far from the city of Orange.
Sources
References to Faillon's works on the apostolate of Saint Mary Magdalene and the martyrology.
Cf. Faillon , *Monuments inédits de l'apostolat de sainte Madeleine*. — See a note in the martyrology.
Entities
Narrative network
The names, places, and concepts most present in the entry, weighted by centrality in the text.
The supernatural in their life
The miracles of Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange
Frequently asked questions about Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange
Who was Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange?
Originally from Egypt and a disciple of the seventy-two, Eutropius was sent to evangelize Gaul after the Ascension. As the first bishop of Orange, he overthrew idols and built churches, notably participating in the miracle of the wine in Tarascon with Trophimus and Maximinus. He died after many years of apostolate and was buried near Orange alongside the relics of the Holy Innocents.
What is Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange: Orange.
What miracles are attributed to Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange?
2 miracles are attributed to this saint, notably: Multiplication / provision and Sign / wonder.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange?
Contemporaries include: Saint Blaise, Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Saint Basil the Great (Archbishop of Caesarea) and Saint Baudilus.
When did Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange die?
Saint Eutropius I, Bishop of Orange died around 400.
Annexes & related entities
Structured data for exploration: events, miracles, quotes, places, attributes, patronages, and important entities cited in the text.
Key Events
- Disciple of the seventy-two of Our Lord
- Conversion after hearing the preaching of the Savior
- Sent to Gaul after the Ascension
- Foundation of the church of Orange
- Destruction of idols and construction of churches
- Participation in the consecration of Saint Mary's house in Tarascon