A priest and guardian of the tomb of Saint Martial, Loup was chosen as Bishop of Limoges after miraculously healing the son of King Clotaire through his prayers. He supported Saint Eloi in the founding of the Abbey of Solignac. His relics rest today in the Church of Saint-Michel-des-Lions in Limoges.
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SAINT LOUP, BISHOP OF LIMOGES (640).
A providential election
A priest and guardian of the tomb of Saint Martial, Lupus was chosen by the clergy and the people of Limoges to be presented to the king as a candidate for the episcopate.
Lupu Loup Bishop of Limoges in the 7th century, former guardian of the tomb of Saint Martial. s, a priest of holy life and faithful guardian of the to mb of Saint M saint Martial First apostle of Aquitaine and disciple of the Lord. artial, owed his elevation to the see of Limoges to a m Limoges Possible birthplace of the saint and origin of the woman who received the miracle. iracle. The clergy and the people of that city were undecided in their choice of a person to replace their deceased bishop. After prayers were offered at the tomb of the blessed apostle Martial, it was decided that Lupus and another priest would be sent to the king, who would choose the one who pleased him.
The miracle at the court of Clotaire
Despite his modest appearance, Loup heals the son of King Clotaire through prayer and the celebration of the Mass, which confirms his selection by the sovereign.
Loup, who was distinguished neither by his nobility nor by the splendor of his garments, did not easily gain access to the king. But the son of King roi Clotaire King whose son was resurrected by Saint Flavit. Clotaire being ill, it happened that the queen, after a three-day fast, was warned to have recourse to Loup, so that he might heal the sick prince through his prayers: indeed, the man of God celebrated the holy sacrifice, and the young man recovered his health. The king, moved by this miracle, cast his choice upon Loup, and sent him away laden with gifts.
Episcopacy and collaboration with Saint Eligius
Having become bishop, he actively supported Saint Eligius in the founding of the Abbey of Solignac before passing away on May 22nd.
The new bishop did not disappoint the hopes that had been conceived regarding him. His elevation further increased his holiness. He gave his consent to the founding of the Abbey of Solignac by Saint Eligius. He granted his signature to Saint Eligius for this matter, along with other bishops. He passed away on the 22nd of the month of May, glorious for his miracles. His body was burie d in the Basilica of Saint basilique de Saint-Martial First apostle of Aquitaine and disciple of the Lord. -M artial. Gerald, Bishop of Gérald, évêque de Limoges Bishop of Limoges in the 12th century who oversaw the translation of relics. Limoges, raised it from the ground in 1158 and tr ansferred it to the Church of Sa église de Saint-Michel-des-Lions Current location of the relics of Saint Lupus. int-Michel-des-Lions, where it is still very religiously preserved today.
Cult and relics
His remains, initially at Saint-Martial, were transferred in 1158 to the church of Saint-Michel-des-Lions by Bishop Gérald.
Proper of Limoges.
Annexes & related entities
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Key Events
- Guardian of the tomb of Saint Martial
- Miraculous healing of King Clotaire's son
- Election to the episcopal see of Limoges
- Signing of the founding charter of Solignac Abbey
- Translation of relics by Bishop Gérald in 1158
Miracles
- Healing of King Clotaire's son after the celebration of the holy sacrifice