Saint Valerian of Comminges
Bishop of Comminges
Saint Valerius was the first bishop of Comminges at the beginning of the 6th century. After the location of his burial was forgotten, his body was miraculously discovered by Bishop Theodore, who had a basilica erected in his honor.
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S. VALERIUS, BISHOP OF COMMINGES (CONSERANS) IN THE COUNTY OF FOIX (504).
Origins and rediscovery of the tomb
Saint Valerius is identified as the first bishop of Comminges by Gregory of Tours, who recounts the miraculous rediscovery of his tomb by Bishop Theodore.
Saint Valerius Saint Valérien First bishop of Comminges in the 6th century. , as we learn from Sain t Gregory of Tours in t saint Grégoire de Tours Bishop and historian who mentions the martyrdom of Antolian. he book of The Glor y of the Confessors, was La gloire des confesseurs Hagiographical work by Gregory of Tours. the first bishop of Comminge s (Conserans). The sa Comminges (Conserans) Diocese and principal city of the episcopate of Bertrand. me historian recounts that an ancient oratory, originally built over his tomb, having been ruined by the ravages of time, the place where the Saint's body rested was forgotten. He adds that this place was miraculously discovered to Bishop Theodore, who évêque Théodore Eastern Roman Emperor (likely Theodosius II according to the historical context). erected a superb basilica on the same spot.
Historical identification
The text mentions a historical debate regarding the identity of a bishop named Valerian who signed a letter to Pope Leo, questioning whether he was from Comminges or Javoux.
Among the prelates of Gaul who subscribed to the synodal letter sent to Saint Leo, Pope, a bishop appears under the name of Valerian. Some doubt whether this refers to the bishop o f Comminges or anot évêque de Comminges First bishop of Comminges in the 6th century. her Valerian, bishop of Javoux. Lea rned m Javoux Former episcopal see of the Gabali before its transfer to Mende. en lean toward the latter.
Sources
Mention of the local liturgical source from the Proper of Tarbes.
* Proper of Tarbes Propre de Tarbes Liturgical book proper to the Diocese of Tarbes. .*
Annexes & related entities
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Key Events
- First bishop of Comminges
- Possible signatory of a synodal letter sent to Pope Saint Leo
- Miraculous discovery of his tomb by Bishop Theodore
Miracles
- Miraculous discovery of the location of his tomb by Bishop Theodore