Saint Aurelian of Limoges

Also known as

Aurélien Cotta

10 May

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Spiritual student of Saint Martial of Limoges. Priest. Second bishop of Limoges, France, succeeding Martial.

One legend says that Aurelian was a pagan priest who opposed the Christian evangelism of Saint Martial. Struck by lightning for his opposition, Aurelian died, but was brought back to life by the prayers of Saint Martial. Aurelian saw the error of his way, and converted to Christianity.

Died

relics re-discovered in the Saint-Cessateur parish church outside the walls of Limoges, France
relics re-enshrined at the Chapelle Saint-Aurelian, inside the city walls of Limoges in the late 15th century
this was an area with many working butchers who chose Aurlian as their patron; the brotherhood still exists and still maintains the chapel that houses the relics