Saint Dalmatius of Rodez | |
|---|---|
| Bishop | |
| Died | c. 580 AD |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | November 13 |
Saint Dalmatius of Rodez (French: Saint Dalmas, Dalmace) was a bishop of Rodez from 524 to 580.[1][2]
Dalmatius was born in the late 400s in Gaul; he became bishop of Rodez in 524 at a relatively young man age. He is considered by the Catholic Church to have suffered at the hands of Amalaric, who was a follower of Arianism. In 535, Dalmatius attended the Council of Arvernum,[3] which among its sixteen decrees, held that the granting of episcopal dignity must be according to the merits and not as a result of intrigues. In 541, he attended the Fourth Council of Orléans and on his return made a pilgrimage to the tomb of Martin of Tours.[4]
Gregory of Tours reports that Dalmatius built a church, but tore it down so often for improvements, that it was left unfinished at his death. Dalmatius' testament requested from Childebert II that the bishop's successor not be a stranger to the see, or covetous, or married. His successor should be someone who spent all of his time praising God.[5] His feast day is November 13.[6]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-06-25. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Jones, David Rice. "Dalmatius (6)", A Dictionary of Christian Biography, (William Smith, Henry Wace, eds.), London, John Murray, 1877, p. 782 This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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