Leobinus
French saint, hermit, abbot and bishop
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Saint Leobinus (French: Lubin) (died 14 March 557)[1][2] was a hermit, abbot, and bishop. Born in a peasant family, he became a hermit and a monk of Micy Abbey before being ordained a priest. He was then elected abbot of Brou and in 544, became Bishop of Chartres, succeeding Etherius with the consent of king Childebert I.
Died556 AD
VeneratedinRoman Catholic Church,
Orthodox Church
Feast14 March (formerly 15 September)
Attributesdepicted on his death-bed receiving the last rites from his successor Saint Caletric
Saint Leobinus | |
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Bust of Saint Leobinus. Church of Notre Dame de Louviers. | |
| Died | 556 AD |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 14 March (formerly 15 September) |
| Attributes | depicted on his death-bed receiving the last rites from his successor Saint Caletric |
