Nectarius of Auvergne
Saint Nectarius of Auvergne (also known as Nectarius of St-Nectaire, Nectarius of Limagne, Necterius of Senneterre) (French: Nectaire) is venerated as a 4th-century martyr and Christian missionary.
Saint Nectarius of Auvergne | |
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Statue of Saint Nectarius in St. Nectarius church, town of Saint-Nectaire, France. | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | Rome? |
| Died | ~300 AD Saint-Nectaire, Puy-de-Dôme |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Major shrine | Basilica of Saint-Nectaire, Puy-de-Dôme |
| Feast | December 9 |
| Patronage | Saint-Nectaire, Puy-de-Dôme (with Saint Auditor) |
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