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September 2 · Optional · White

St Justus of Lyon

(d. c. 390) Bishop of Lyon who, after a mob killed a fugitive he had surrendered on a false pledge, judged himself unfit for his office. He slipped away to the Egyptian desert to live as an unknown monk; his people found him out and honored him more.

When is the feast of St Justus of Lyon?

The feast is celebrated on September 2 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Justus of Lyon?

The feast of St Justus of Lyon is celebrated on September 2 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Justus of Lyon?

(d. c. 390) Bishop of Lyon who, after a mob killed a fugitive he had surrendered on a false pledge, judged himself unfit for his office. He slipped away to the Egyptian desert to live as an unknown monk; his people found him out and honored him…

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