Helladius of Auxerre (died 387) was a Christian

bishop of Auxerre The diocese of Auxerre ( la, dioecesis Antissiodorensis) is a former French Roman Catholic diocese. Its historical episcopal see was in the city of Auxerre in Burgundy (region), Burgundy, now part of eastern France. Currently the non-metropolitan ...

. St. Amator (died 418) was ordained deacon and

tonsure Tonsure () is the practice of cutting or shaving some or all of the hair on the scalp as a sign of religious devotion or humility. The term originates from the Latin word ' (meaning "clipping" or "shearing") and referred to a specific practice i ...

d by Helladius, which provides the earliest example of ecclesiastical tonsure mentioned in the religious history of

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. He is commemorated on May 8.
May 8
.'' The Roman Martyrology.

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