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November 29 · Optional · Red

St Saturninus of Toulouse

(d. c. 257) First bishop of Toulouse, sent from Rome to Gaul. Seized by pagan priests who blamed his passing for the silence of their oracles, he refused to sacrifice and was tied to a bull that dragged him to death; the basilica of Saint-Sernin holds his relics.

When is the feast of St Saturninus of Toulouse?

The feast is celebrated on November 29 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Saturninus of Toulouse?

The feast of St Saturninus of Toulouse is celebrated on November 29 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Saturninus of Toulouse?

(d. c. 257) First bishop of Toulouse, sent from Rome to Gaul. Seized by pagan priests who blamed his passing for the silence of their oracles, he refused to sacrifice and was tied to a bull that dragged him to death; the basilica of Saint-Sernin holds his…

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