Syagrius of Autun
SaintSeptember 2 · 501–600
Syagrius of Autun (c. 501–600) — Saint, presbyter. Feast day: 2 September.
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Syagrius of Autun was a 6th-century Merovingian bishop who previously served as a judge in Marseille and a count of Albi. Born around 501, he was the son of Desideratus of Verdun. He held the bishopric of Autun from approximately 560 until his death in 600. During his tenure, he played a significant role in ecclesiastical politics, participating in several major church councils and receiving the pallium from Pope Gregory I.