Saint Eustace of Luxeuil
Also known as
- Eustasius
- Eustatius
- Eustathius
- Eustache
- Eustochius
- Eustachius
- Eustasio
- 2 April
- 29 March on some calendars
- 30 March (enshrinment of relics)
- 30 April (transfer of relics)
- 16 May (transfer of relics)
Profile
Monk. Spiritual student of Saint Columbanus. Head of the monastic school at Luxeuil Abbey. Abbot of Luxeuil in 611. During his abbacy the abbey had 600 monks and ran a seminary that sent many bishops and saints into the world. Noted for his humility, lengthy fasts, and for spending his time either at work or prayer. Healed Saint Sadalberga of blindness.
Born
- c.560
- c.629
MLA Citation
- “Saint Eustace of Luxeuil“. CatholicSaints.Info. 10 June 2023. Web. 28 April 2024. <>