Saint Peregrinus of Auxerre
Also known as
- Pellegrino
Profile
Missionary to Auxerre, Gaul (modern France), sent by Pope Saint Sixtus II to serve as the area’s first bishop. Worked with Saint Curcodomus of Auxerre. Killed by order of the area’s imperial governor when he tried to interfere with the consecration of a temple to the pagan god Jupiter. Martyr.
Born
MLA Citation
- “Saint Peregrinus of Auxerre“. CatholicSaints.Info. 7 April 2024. Web. 12 June 2024. <>