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Also known as

• Quinidio
• Quinis

Memorial

• 15 February

Profile

Known in his youth as an excellent student. Studied theology at Lerins Abbey. Travelling preacher through the areas of Avignon, Brignoles, Besse, Gonfaron in France, converting many. Hermit in Aix-en-Provence, France. Arch-deacon and then bishop of Vaison, France in 570; he spent much of his time as bishop ministering to people in the street, caring for children, the elderly, and people who were sick or neglected.

Born

• early 6th century in Vaison-la-Romaine, Vaucluse (in modern France)

Died

• c.579 in Vaison-la-Romaine, France of natural causes
• relics enshrined in a in Gonfaron in the late 6th century
• the chapel was destroyed in the religious wars of the 16th century
• relics enshrined in a new chapel built by the Trinitarians in 1634

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

MLA Citation

• “Saint Quinidius of Vaison“. CatholicSaints.Info. 11 February 2023. Web. 29 April 2024. <>