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Statue of Saint Bonitus Date And Artist Unknown Facade of The Church of SaintBonnet In Vourles Rhône France Photographed On 16 November 2017 By Sebleouf
Statue of Saint Bonitus Date And Artist Unknown Facade of The Church of SaintBonnet In Vourles Rhône France Photographed On 16 November 2017 By Sebleouf

Saint Bonitus of Clermont

Also known as: Bonet; Bonito; Bonnet; Bont; Bunìto; Bunìtë; Bonnite

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

15-Jan

Born

623 in Auvergne, France

Died

C.710 in Lyon, France of natural causes while on the road returning to Clermont, France from Rome, Italy; relics in the cathedral of Clermont

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Bonitus of Clermont, a man of profound service and humility, dedicated his life to the Church and the welfare of his people. Born in the Merovingian era, he distinguished himself through loyal service to the Frankish monarchy, first serving as Chancellor to King Sigebert III of Austrasia. His administrative acumen led to his appointment as Governor of Marseilles by King Thierry III in 667. In 689, he was elevated to the episcopacy of Clermont,

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