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The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity


from its origins to circa AD 700, across the entire Christian world


Name

Leudegar, bishop and martyr of Autun, ob. 677/9

Saint ID

S02098

Number in BH

BHL 4850-4856

Reported Death Not Before

677

Reported Death Not After

679

Gender
Male
Type of Saint
Bishops , Martyrs, Miracle-workers in lifetime, Aristocrats
Related Evidence Records
IDTitle
E04974The 6th/7th c. recension of the Latin Martyrologium Hieronymianum, as transmitted in 8th c. manuscripts, records the feasts of a number of saints on 2 October.
E04975The 6th/7th c. recension of the Latin Martyrologium Hieronymianum, as transmitted in 8th c. manuscripts, records the feasts of a number of saints on 3 October.
E06462The Latin first Martyrdom of *Leudegar (bishop and martyr of Autun, ob. 677/9, S02098) records the saint's life, martyrdom, miracles, and early cult. Written at Autun (central Gaul), 680/84.
E06463The Latin second Martyrdom of *Leudegar (bishop and martyr of Autun, ob. 677/9, S02098), by Ursinus, records the saint's life, martyrdom, and miracles; the dispute over possession of his body; and his translation from the diocese of Arras (north-east Gaul) to Poitiers (western Gaul). Written at Poitiers, 684/c.750, perhaps 684/96.
E06482The Latin Martyrdom of *Praeiectus (bishop and martyr of Clermont, ob. 676, S02425) records the saint's life, martyrdom (alongside his companion *Amarinus, abbot and martyr of Clermont, S03021) and miracles. Written probably at or near Clermont (central Gaul), c. 680/700.
E08222The Gothic Missal compiles liturgical texts for the celebration of saints' feasts throughout the year. Written in Latin in Gaul, perhaps at Luxeuil for the Christian community of Autun, c. 680/710. Overview entry.
E08249The Gothic Missal includes prayers for the celebration of mass on the feast day of *Leudegar (bishop and martyr of Autun, ob. 677/9, S00339). Written in Latin in Gaul, perhaps at Luxeuil for the Christian community of Autun, c. 680/710.
E0831535 relic labels at Sens (northern Gaul), datable by their script to the 7th or 8th c., for relics of a great diversity of saints. Written in Latin, perhaps at Sens, or at an earlier stage in their transmission.
E08411A charter issued by Ansbert, bishop of Autun, grants properties to the cathedral church of Autun dedicated to *Nazarius (martyr of Milan, S00281), to the church of *Symphorianus (martyr of Autun, S00322), and to the oratory dedicated to *Leudegar (bishop and martyr of Autun, ob. 677/9, S02098) at this latter church, where Ansbert hopes to be buried. The charter further notes that Ansbert's sister Segolena has dedicated herself to *Mary (mother of Christ, S00033). Written in Latin in Gaul, 5 August 696.