Wednesday, November 2, 2011

SAINT MAGNUS OF AVIGNON

Saint Magnus of Avignon (French: Saint Magne) (d. 660 AD) was a bishop and governor of Avignon, his native city. He was a Gallo-Roman senator. A widower, he was the father of Saint Agricola of Avignon. Magnus became a monk and then became bishop of Avignon. He appointed his son coadjutor. He is the patron saint of fish dealers and fishmongers. His feast day is August  19

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