Ursus of Auxerre

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For other Saints Ursus, see Saint Ursus.

Saint Ursus (Ours) of Auxerre (died 508 AD) was bishop of that city in the 6th century. He had been a hermit at the church of Saint Amator before being elected bishop at the age of 75. It is said he was elected after he had saved the town from a fire by his prayers.

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July 30: Ursus of Auxerre

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Name	Ursus of Auxerre
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Short description	Bishop of Auxerre
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Date of death	508
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