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November 6 · Optional · White

St Leonard of Noblac

(6th century) Frankish courtier converted by St Remigius who refused a bishopric for a hermitage near Limoges. Clovis granted him the release of any prisoner he visited; his cult freed captives across Europe, whose chains were hung by the thousand at his shrine.

When is the feast of St Leonard of Noblac?

The feast is celebrated on November 6 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Leonard of Noblac?

The feast of St Leonard of Noblac is celebrated on November 6 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Leonard of Noblac?

(6th century) Frankish courtier converted by St Remigius who refused a bishopric for a hermitage near Limoges. Clovis granted him the release of any prisoner he visited; his cult freed captives across Europe, whose chains were hung by the thousand at his…

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