May 8th 4th century

Saint Helladius of Auxerre

Bishop of Auxerre

Feast
May 8th
Death
vers l'an 385 (naturelle)
Categories
bishop
Summary

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).

Life 01 / 03

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.

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Life 02 / 03

Death and burial

After twenty-three years of episcopate, he died around 385 and was buried at Mont-Artre alongside his predecessors.

Propre de Sens and Godescar Godescard Hagiographer and translator, primary author of the source. d.

Source 03 / 03

Sources

Mentions of his life are derived from the Proper of Sens and the writings of Godescard.

Proper of Sens and Godescard.

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

Annexes & related entities

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Key Events

  1. Succeeded Saint Valerian to the see of Auxerre
  2. Episcopate during the reign of Valentinian the Elder
  3. Conversion of a great number of souls through word and example
  4. Died after twenty-three years of episcopate
  5. Burial on Mont-Artre

Patron of

Important entities

Ranked by relevance in the text
Helladius of Auxerre Saint 100 Bishop of Auxerre in the 4th century. 2 mentions · 1 section Auxerre Place 90 City and episcopal see of the saint. 1 mention · 1 section Mont-Artre Place 71 Burial place of the first bishops of Auxerre. 1 mention · 1 section Saint Valerian of Auxerre Saint 68 Predecessor of Helladius on the see of Auxerre. 1 mention · 1 section Valentinian I Person 59 Roman emperor marking the temporal context of the episcopate. 1 mention · 1 section Jean-François Godescard Person 53 Hagiographer and translator, primary author of the source. 1 mention · 1 section Sens Place 42 Archiepiscopal see occupied by Saint Aldric. 1 mention · 1 section