A portrait of St. Eleutherius of Tournai
St. Eleutherius of Tournai
d. c. 532
Feast
February 20 · VI c.
Patron of
Tournai · Bishops
Order
Bishop
First bishop of Tournai (d. c. 532); born locally of Christian parents and consecrated c. 486, he evangelized the Frankish region under Clovis.
Life & Times
Died: c. 532 · From: Belgium / France / Tournai.
Patronage
St. Eleutherius of Tournai is invoked as the patron of tournai, bishops. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Eleutherius of Tournai, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.