Saint Monitor, also known as Saint Moniteur (died c.
490
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), was the twelfth
Bishop of Orléans
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in
France
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and is recognized as a
Catholic
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bishop
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of
Orléans
Orléans (;"Orleans" (US) and feast day is celebrated on
November 10
Events Pre-1600
* 474 – Emperor Leo II dies after a reign of ten months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno, who becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.
* 937 – Ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor ...
.
See also
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veneration of saints
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List of Catholic saints
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