Sunday, December 8, 2019

SAINT EUSTACE

St. Eustace
Eustace of Luxeuil,
Also known as Eustasius
Feast day: March 29
Death: 625


 Saint Eustace was a favorite disciple and monk of Saint Columbanus, whom he succeeded as second abbot of Luxeuil in 611. He ruled over about 600 monks. During his abbacy the monastery was a veritable seminary for bishops and saints, perhaps because of the example he gave by his own humility, continual prayer, and fasting

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