Peregrine of Auxerre
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Peregrine of Auxerre is venerated as the first bishop of Auxerre and the builder of its first cathedral. A strong local tradition states that he was a priest of Rome appointed by Pope Sixtus II to eva
St. Peregrine is said to have founded Auxerre's cathedral, Saint-Etienne.
Pope Sixtus II
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Pope Sixtus II, also written as Pope Xystus II, was Pope from 31 August 257 until his death on 6 August 258. He was killed along with seven deacons, including Lawrence of Rome, during the persecution
Peregrine of Auxerre
…venerated as the first bishop of Auxerre and the builder of its first cathedral. A strong local tradition states that he was a priest of Rome appointed by Pope Sixtus II to evangelize this area at the request of the Christians resident in that part of Gaul. He preached at Marseille, Lyon, and converted most of the…
Sanctus Systus Grisar
The Martyrdom of Sixtus II at 'Dionysiou Monastery' (1547)