Remigius of Lyon
SaintOctober 29 · †875
Remigius of Lyon († 875, Lyon) — Saint, presbyter. Feast day: 29 October.
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Remigius of Lyon was a 9th-century archbishop who played a significant role in the ecclesiastical history of France. Serving as a presbyter before his elevation to the episcopate in 852, he worked closely with his predecessor, Amulo. During his tenure, he held the influential position of Archicapellanus from 855 to 863. He was a prominent figure in several important church councils, including presiding over the Synod of Valence in 855, where he helped shape theological positions regarding predestination.