Saint Elzear

Saint Elzear, also known as Eleazarus, was born to the nobility in Ansouis, Provence, France, in the year 1285. He was the nephew of William of Sabron, the abbot of Saint Victor’s abbey in Marseilles, where Elzear received his education. Inspired by his uncle's piety and devotion, Elzear became a Franciscan tertiary, embracing the teachings and spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi....