Sulpicius, also called Sulpice and Pius, was the son of wealthy parents, who renounced the
idea of marriage and devoted himself even from his youth to all kinds of
good works, and especially to care for the poor. When he became
Bishop of
Bourges in 624, he fought for the rights of his people against King Dagobert's minister, Lullo. Sulpicius attended the Council of Clichy in 627. He was known for his austerities and holiness, and is reported to have converted all the inhabitants of
Bourges to
Christianity with his
holiness and charity. He resigned his Bishopric late in
life to devote himself to the poor. The famous St. Sulpice Seminary in
Paris is named after him. His
feast day is January 17.
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