Saint Eusice of Chalusset
Abbot of Celle
Born in Chalusset and sold out of necessity, Eusice became a hermit and then the founding abbot of Selles-sur-Cher. He is famous for his ascetic life among the bees, his healing of sore throats, and his prophecy of victory given to King Childebert.
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SAINT EUSICE OF CHALUSSET, ABBOT OF CELLE, IN BERRY (342).
Origins and formation
Born in Chalusset to a poor family, Eusice was sold by his parents during a famine before being taken in and educated by an abbot who ordained him a priest.
Saint Eusice Saint Eusice Hermit and first abbot of Selles-sur-Cher. was born in Chalus Chalusset Birthplace of the saint in Dordogne. set (Dordogne), near Jumilhac-le-Grand, on the borders of Limousin and Périgord. He belonged to a poor family, whom famine forced to leave the country to go to Berry. Eusice's parents found themselves in the necessity of selling their child; but he was taken in by a generous abbot (Abbas loci Patriciaci), who provided for his education and introduced him into the clergy. Eusice, having become a priest, obtained permission from his superior to lead a solitary life and to withdraw into a dense forest, near the Cher river. He was dressed in a hair shirt, living on barley, herbs, and water, sleeping on the hard ground, and keeping bees. A thief came to steal honey from his cell; the Saint converted him and said to him: "Do not return, for theft is the money of Satan." People came to him from all sides to obtain his prayers and healings; they brought him the sick and children tormented by throat ailments, and he healed them by the sign of the cross or by having them drink holy water. King Childebert offered him fifty gold coins; Eusice refused them and predicted his victory over Amalaric. After the victory, the king, grateful, granted him the freedom of several prisoners of war and had a church built for him. Such is the origin of the small town of Selles, in Berry (Cella sancti Eusiti), which possessed unt il the Revolutio Selles, en Berri Site of the abbey's foundation and the saint's burial place. n an abbey of which Saint Eusice was the founder and first abb ot. It abbaye Monastery founded by Saint Eusicius. is there that he was buried.
The Hermitage and the Miracles
Eusice retired to the forest near the Cher to lead a life of asceticism and beekeeping, performing numerous healings, particularly for throat ailments.
There are still today (1873), in Selles-sur-Cher, in the diocese of Blois, notable relics of Saint Eusice and several holy hermits, his companions. In 1767, Mgr de Phelip peaux, Archbishop Mgr de Phelippeaux Archbishop of Bourges in 1767. of Bourges, granted a relic of the Saint to Madame de Menou, Marquise of Jumilhac, for the benefit of Chalusset, the Saint's birthplace, whose church had just been established as a parish. This relic consisted of two fractured bones of the lower jaw, to which nine teeth adhered, eight molars and one incisor (Today only six remain). In 1768, Mgr de Prémeaux, Bishop of Périgueux, confirmed the authenticity of the relic and placed it himself in the reliquary that had been prepared. On August 1, 1869, as the church of Chalusset was threatening to fall into ruin, the relic was solemnly transported to a chapel in the church of Jumilhac-le-Grand Jumilhac-le-Grand Final resting place of the relic of Chalusset. .
Meeting with Childebert and the foundation of Selles
After predicting King Childebert's victory over Amalaric, Eusice founded the abbey of Selles in Berry thanks to royal gratitude.
We have composed this notice, inaccurate in Father Giry, by Père Giry French hagiographer, author of the version of the narrative presented. means of manuscript notes kindly provided to us by the Rev. Fr. Carles, of Toulouse, and the Abbé Damourette. — Cf. Propre de Sarlat of 1677.
Cult and translation of the relics
The text details the history of the saint's relics between Selles-sur-Cher and Chalusset, including episcopal authentications in the 18th and 19th centuries.
There are still today (1873), in Selles-sur-Cher, in the diocese of Blois, notable relics of Saint Eusice and several hermit saints, his companions. In 1767, Mgr de Phelippeaux, Archbishop of Bourges, granted a relic of the Saint to Madame de Menou, Marquise of Jumilhac, for the benefit of Chalusset, the Saint's birthplace, whose church had just been established as a parish. This relic consisted of two fractured bones of the lower jaw, to which adhered nine teeth, eight molars and one incisor (Today only six remain). In 1768, Mgr de Prémeaux, Bishop of Périgueux, confirmed the authenticity of the relic, and placed it himself in the reliquary that had been prepared. On August 1, 1869, the church of Chalusset threatening to fall into ruin, the relic was solemnly transported to a chapel of the church of Jumilhac-le-Grand.
Documentary sources
The author specifies his manuscript and liturgical sources, while highlighting the inaccuracies in the previous work of Father Giry.
We have composed this notice, which is inaccurate in Father Giry, by means of manuscript notes that the Rev. Fr. Carles, of Toulouse, and the Abbé Damourette were kind enough to provide us. — Cf. Proper of Sarlat of 1677.
Annexes & related entities
Structured data for exploration: events, miracles, quotes, places, attributes, patronages, and important entities cited in the text.
Key Events
- Sold by his parents due to famine
- Taken in and educated by an abbot (Patriciaci)
- Solitary retreat in a forest near the Cher
- Meeting with King Childebert and prediction of victory over Amalaric
- Foundation of the Abbey of Selles-sur-Cher
Miracles
- Healing of sore throats through the sign of the cross or holy water
- Prediction of Childebert's victory over Amalaric
- Conversion of a honey thief
Quotes
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Do not return, for theft is the money of Satan
Words addressed to the honey thief