St. Nicetius of Lyons
Nicetius of Lyons
Also known as Nizien, Nizier
Feastday: April 2
Birth: 513
Death: 573
Also Nizier, bishop of Lyons, France, from 553. The nephew of Bishop St. Sacerdos of Lyons, he was appointed successor to his uncle's see. His time as bishop brought an extensive revival of ecclesiastical chant. He was also known for his abilities as an exorcist.
Born in Burgundy; died in Lyons, France, on April 2, 573. Saint Nicetius was descended from an ancient family of Gaul. He was raised in piety and given a good education by his virtuous parents. Humility and assiduous prayer were his favorite virtues from the cradle. In his father's house he always chose to appear the lowest in the family, though by birth he had a right to claim the highest place next his parents. He readily gave a preference in all things to his brethren, and took a singular delight, during his hours of recreation, in performing the most servile offices. He instructed the servants and children in all Christian duties, and taught them the psalter and church office. In 551, he succeeded his uncle Saint Sacerdos and governed the church of Lyons faithfully for 22 years, despite all he bad things that it is possible to say about him, and despite his violent temperament. Great miracles confirmed the opinion of his sanctity: his relics are preserved in the parish church of his name, in Lyons
Nicetius of Lyons
Also known as Nizien, Nizier
Feastday: April 2
Birth: 513
Death: 573
Also Nizier, bishop of Lyons, France, from 553. The nephew of Bishop St. Sacerdos of Lyons, he was appointed successor to his uncle's see. His time as bishop brought an extensive revival of ecclesiastical chant. He was also known for his abilities as an exorcist.
Born in Burgundy; died in Lyons, France, on April 2, 573. Saint Nicetius was descended from an ancient family of Gaul. He was raised in piety and given a good education by his virtuous parents. Humility and assiduous prayer were his favorite virtues from the cradle. In his father's house he always chose to appear the lowest in the family, though by birth he had a right to claim the highest place next his parents. He readily gave a preference in all things to his brethren, and took a singular delight, during his hours of recreation, in performing the most servile offices. He instructed the servants and children in all Christian duties, and taught them the psalter and church office. In 551, he succeeded his uncle Saint Sacerdos and governed the church of Lyons faithfully for 22 years, despite all he bad things that it is possible to say about him, and despite his violent temperament. Great miracles confirmed the opinion of his sanctity: his relics are preserved in the parish church of his name, in Lyons
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