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Detail of A Painting of Saint Praetexatus of Rouen On His Death Bed 19Th Century Pushkin Museum Moscow Russia Taken By Lawrence Alma Tadema
Detail of A Painting of Saint Praetexatus of Rouen On His Death Bed 19Th Century Pushkin Museum Moscow Russia Taken By Lawrence Alma Tadema

Saint Praetexatus of Rouen

Also known as: Pretextat; Pretextatus; Prix

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

February 24

Died

January 1, 586

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Praetexatus of Rouen, also known as Pretextat, Pretextatus, or Prix, was a renowned figure in the early centuries of the Catholic Church. He was born in the 6th century, and eventually became the Bishop of Rouen in France in the year 549. This esteemed position would shape the course of his life and lead him to face numerous challenges and confrontations....