Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne
SaintDecember 20 · 600–625
Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne (c. 600, Ireland — 625, Switzerland) — Saint, monk. Feast day: 20 December.
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Ursicinus of Saint-Ursanne was a 7th-century Irish missionary and hermit who lived in the Jura region. A follower of Columbanus, he reportedly accompanied his master following the latter's banishment from Burgundy around 610. Seeking a more solitary life, he eventually settled as a hermit within the Doubs valley. His life and religious activities are documented in an 11th-century biography, which details his transition from a disciple to a solitary ascetic.

