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Desiderius of Langres
May 23, Saint
May 23, Saint
Source: Catholicsaints.info
Source: Catholicsaints.info
Also known as
• Desiderius of Genoa
• Desiderio of…
• Dizier of…
• Didier of…
• Désiré of…
Memorial
• 23 May
• 11 February (Hieronymian Martyrology)
Profile
• Bishop of Langres, France. Supported the Acts of the Council of Serdica in 343. Killed by Vandal invaders while trying to negotiate with them for the people in his diocese. Martyr with many of his flock.
Born
• 307 in Genoa, Italy
Died
• beheaded c.356 near Langres, France
• buried in Langres
Canonized
• Pre-Congregation