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St. Licinius

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Feastday: November 1
Death: 616

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Bishop and Frankish nobleman. TheCount of Anjou under the Merovingian king Chilperic, he gave up his title and became a monk. However, after a number of years, he was chosen bishop of Angers, receiving ordination at the hands of St. Gregory of Tours. According to tradition, Licinius desired to retire from his office, but was prevented from doing so by the people of Angers.

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