Biography
Arigius of Lyon
About Arigius of Lyon
Arigius, called Arige in French, is remembered as a bishop of Lyon and a counselor of Queen Brunhild. The Nominis account dates his appointment to 603.
The same tradition credits him with founding the church of Sainte-Croix at Lyon. It places his burial at Saint-Just, in the tomb associated with Viator.
His death year is uncertain: the heading gives about 614, while the notice allows a range from 614 to 626.
His commemoration in the Lyon calendar is August 11.
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