Saint Patroclus (other)

	Saint Patroclus (other) Saint Patroclus may refer to: * Patroclus of Bourges (496-576), Merovingian ascetic * Patroclus of Troyes (d. 259), wealthy native of Troyes, known for his charity See also * St. Patrokli, Soest, Germany {{hndis, Patroclus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Patroclus Of Bourges Saint Patroclus of Bourges (c. 496–576) was a Merovingian ascetic, who was a native of the province of Berry, France. A deacon at Bourges, he withdrew to become a hermit. Life In his childhood Patroclus guarded sheep while his older brother, Antonius, pursued an education. Eventually, his parents allowed him to go to school. He continued his education under Nunnion, a man greatly esteemed by King Childebert. In his ''Historia Francorum'', Gregory of Tours writes that Patroclus became a deacon at Bourges in his youth. He was so absorbed in prayer that he did not appear at the table for meals with the other clergy, which annoyed the archdeacon, who felt it unseemly that he did share meals with those with whom he shared ecclesiastical responsibilities. Patroclus withdrew to Néris, where he built a small chapel dedicated to Martin of Tours and began to teach the children. The sick came to him and were cured. His virtue becoming conspicuous, he resolved to retreat to greater sol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Patroclus Of Troyes Saint Patroclus (Patroccus; , ) of Troyes was a Christian martyr who died around 259 AD. Life Patroclus was a wealthy aristocrat of the city of Tricassinum (now Troyes). His parents had left him a substantial estate just outside the city, where he led a pious Christian life. He was noted for his charity and for this the Lord bestowed upon him the gift of wonderworking. He is said to have converted Sabinian of Troyes. Patroclus was probably beheaded under Emperor Valerian. ''Passio'' His passion story is in many parts an adoption of the Passio of Symphorianus of Autun. The "Passio sancti Patrocli Trecensis" attributes Patroclus's death to the Emperor Aurelian. When Patroclus refused to worship the Roman gods, the emperor ordered him taken to water and there beheaded, so that his body might not rest in peace on dry land. The guards brought him to the River Seine, but their eyes were clouded and Patroclus managed to briefly escape across the river. The guards argued over whether t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]