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Detail of A BasRelief of The Coat of Arms of Auvergne Depicting Saint Amabilis Date And Artist Unknown Riom France Photographed On 4 May 2016 By Aavitus
Detail of A BasRelief of The Coat of Arms of Auvergne Depicting Saint Amabilis Date And Artist Unknown Riom France Photographed On 4 May 2016 By Aavitus

Saint Amabilis of Auvergne

Also known as: Amabilis of Riom; Amabilis the Cantor

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

18 October; 3 July (Eastern calendar); 11 June on some calendars; 1 November on some calenders

Died

475 of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Amabilis of Auvergne, a revered figure in the Church of France, served faithfully within the ecclesiastical heartland of Auvergne. Born in the region, his life was dedicated to sacred service, beginning as cantor in the church of Saint Mary at Clermont. His musical and liturgical gifts led to his appointment as precentor of the Cathedral of Clermont

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