St. Aspasius

Feastday: January 2
Death: 560

Bishop who took part in the Councils of Orleans, in 533, 541, and 549. Aspasius was the bishop of Eauze, near Auch, France. He also held a provincial council in 551. The cities of Meaux and Melin, in France, have traditionally venerated Aspasius.

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Aspasius of Auch (/æˈspeɪʒiəs, æˈspeɪziəs, æˈspeɪʒəs/; also Aspasius of Éauze; died 560) was a Christian leader of the 6th century canonized as a saint.

History

Aspasius served as the Bishop of Éauze (modern-day Auch, France). He participated in the Second, Third and Fifth Councils of Orléans in 533, 541, and 549, and also held a provincial council in 551.

He is traditionally venerated in the French towns of Meaux and Melun. His feast day is January 2.