Benignus of Dijon
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"Saint Bénigne" redirects here. For the commune, see Saint-Bénigne.
Benignus of Dijon (French: Saint Bénigne) was a martyr honored as the patron saint and first herald of Christianity of Dijon, Burgundy (Roman Divio). His feast falls, with All Saints, on November 1; his name stands under this date in the Martyrology of St. Jerome.[1]
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Saint Benignus of Dijon | |
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Bishop and martyr | |
Born | trad. 3rd century Smyrna |
Died | trad. 3rd century Burgundy |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Basilica of Saint Bénigne, Dijon |
Feast | November 1 |
Attributes | dog, key |
Patronage | Dijon |
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