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Saint Nicetius of Besançon

Also known as: Niceto; Nicezio; Nizier

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 8

Canonized

24 November 1900 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Saint Nicetius of Besançon, also known as Niceto, Nicezio, or Nizier, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church as the Bishop of Besançon, France. He was a close friend of Saint Columbanus of Luxeuil and their association played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the region. Nicetius was born in France and showed great devotion to his religious studies from a young age....

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