Benignus of Dijon was a second-century presbyter and hieromartyr who served as the first missionary to the region of Dijon. Originally from Smyrna, he was reportedly sent to Gaul to preach the Gospel after a vision involving Polycarp. Following his travels through the Rhone and Saône valleys, he established himself as a prominent preacher. He eventually faced execution under the Roman authorities for refusing to renounce his faith, becoming a foundational figure for Christianity in Burgundy.