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'''Saint Leger''' (born c. 615, died 2 October 679) was a [[Saints|Frankish saint]], bishop, and martyr, revered for his role in Church reform and defense of ecclesiastical rights. Born in Autun, Francia (modern-day France), to noble Frankish parents, possibly Sigrada and Bodilon, he was educated at the court of King Clovis II and became a monk before being appointed Bishop of Autun in 663. Known for his piety and reforms, he opposed the tyrannical mayor Ebroin, leading to his exile, torture, and martyrdom in the Artois forest. His veneration began soon after his death, with no formal canonization, as was typical for early saints. His relics are venerated at Saint-Léger Church in Ébreuil, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web19">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leodegar</ref><ref name="web20">https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=78</ref><ref name="web21">https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09174a.htm</ref> | '''Saint Leger''' (born c. 615, died 2 October 679) was a [[Saints|Frankish saint]], bishop, and martyr, revered for his role in Church reform and defense of ecclesiastical rights. Born in Autun, Francia (modern-day [[France]]), to noble Frankish parents, possibly Sigrada and Bodilon, he was educated at the court of King Clovis II and became a monk before being appointed [[Bishop of Autun]] in 663. Known for his piety and reforms, he opposed the tyrannical mayor Ebroin, leading to his exile, torture, and martyrdom in the Artois forest. His veneration began soon after his death, with no formal canonization, as was typical for early saints. His relics are venerated at [[Saint-Léger Church]] in Ébreuil, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web19">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leodegar</ref><ref name="web20">https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=78</ref><ref name="web21">https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09174a.htm</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> | 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> | ||