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Saint Leger’s courage in resisting secular power and his martyrdom made him a symbol of faith and justice, inspiring devotion in Francia and beyond. His miracles, such as healings at his tomb, fueled his cult. Celebrated on his feast day, 2 October, he is the patron saint of Autun, millers, and those with eye ailments. His legacy endures in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Autun]], with pilgrimage sites like Ébreuil and his influence resonating in French Catholic tradition.<ref name="web22">https://catholicsaintmedals.com/saints/st-leodegar/</ref><ref name="web23">https://anastpaul.com/2018/10/02/saint-of-the-day-2-october-st-leger-c-615-679/</ref> | Saint Leger’s courage in resisting secular power and his martyrdom made him a symbol of faith and justice, inspiring devotion in Francia and beyond. His miracles, such as healings at his tomb, fueled his cult. Celebrated on his feast day, 2 October, he is the patron saint of Autun, millers, and those with eye ailments. His legacy endures in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Autun]], with pilgrimage sites like Ébreuil and his influence resonating in French Catholic tradition.<ref name="web22">https://catholicsaintmedals.com/saints/st-leodegar/</ref><ref name="web23">https://anastpaul.com/2018/10/02/saint-of-the-day-2-october-st-leger-c-615-679/</ref> | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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Saint Leger was born around 615 in Autun, Francia (modern-day France), to noble Frankish parents, possibly Sigrada and Bodilon.<ref name="web19"/> His exact birth date is unknown, with c. 615 estimated from his episcopal timeline (web:19, 21, 23). Raised in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Autun]], he grew up in a Christian aristocratic family with ties to the Merovingian court. | Saint Leger was born around 615 in Autun, Francia (modern-day France), to noble Frankish parents, possibly Sigrada and Bodilon.<ref name="web19"/> His exact birth date is unknown, with c. 615 estimated from his episcopal timeline (web:19, 21, 23). Raised in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Autun]], he grew up in a Christian aristocratic family with ties to the Merovingian court. | ||