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St. Vincent of Lérins
monk
Life and historical setting
Vincent of Lérins (c. 500–445) is remembered in the Church as monk. The supplied Catholic source associates this life with Toul.
Documented offices and forms of service associated with Vincent of Lérins include monk.
Vincent of Lérins was born in the 5th century in northern France or Belgium and lived in what is southern France today. Vincent of Lérins's earthly life ended in the Lerins monastery around 445—450.
Vincent of Lérins's earthly life ended at the stake for his opinions. Vincent of Lérins's earthly life ended c.
The enduring witness of Vincent of Lérins is especially connected with gospel encounter and discipleship, teaching and sacred learning, and religious life and community. Because the surviving record is ancient and sometimes brief, the profile distinguishes early testimony from later devotional development.
Vocation and witness
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Gospel encounter and discipleship
The supplied account connects this life directly with Christ, the Gospel, or the apostolic witness.
Teaching and sacred learning
Teaching, writing, study, or the formation of others belongs to the legacy preserved in the source.
Religious life and community
Consecrated life, community discipline, or the building of a religious family shapes this witness.
Sharing the faith
The source presents teaching and evangelization as service to the Church and future generations.
Spiritual legacy
The enduring witness of Vincent of Lérins is especially connected with gospel encounter and discipleship, teaching and sacred learning, and religious life and community. Because the surviving record is ancient and sometimes brief, the profile distinguishes early testimony from later devotional development.
Prayerful reflection
God of holiness, through the witness of Vincent of Lerins, strengthen us in patient teaching, evangelization, and the faithful transmission of the Catholic faith. Keep our attention fixed on Jesus Christ, and teach us to answer grace faithfully in the duties, relationships, and needs placed before us. Amen.
Historical and liturgical note
Current Vatican News calendar listing; local and religious calendars may add other observances.
Because the surviving record is ancient and sometimes brief, the profile distinguishes early testimony from later devotional development.