Saint Adelphus
Saint Adelphus of Remiremont (also known as Elph or Adelphus of Metz; died c. 670 AD) was a bishop associated with the monastery of Remiremont in the Vosges Mountains of Lorraine (present-day Grand Est, France). He is venerated in the local tradition of Lorraine as a confessor bishop, and his relics were enshrined at the Abbey of Remiremont, which was founded by Saint Romaric and Saint Amatus of Remiremont in the early seventh century. He is distinct from Saint Adelphius of Metz (4th century).
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| Saint Adelphus | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | September 11 |
| Profession | Bishop; associated with Remiremont Abbey |
| Rel. Affiliation | Catholic Church; Merovingian Christianity |
| Patronage | Remiremont |
| Attributes | Bishop's vestments; crozier |
| Birthplace | Lorraine, France (precise location unknown) |
| Death Place | Remiremont, Vosges, Lorraine, France |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes; confessor bishop |
| Primary Shrine | Remiremont, Vosges, France |
| Liturgical Class | Not included |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Birth
The birth date and birthplace of Saint Adelphus cannot be confirmed from available historical sources.
Early Life
No details of the early life of Saint Adelphus are preserved beyond his association with the monastery of Remiremont.
Occupation
Saint Adelphus is associated with the early monastic and episcopal tradition of the Vosges Mountains region, connected to the Abbey of Remiremont.
Vocation
Saint Adelphus's vocation was that of a bishop and confessor of the Merovingian period in Lorraine.
Death
Saint Adelphus died around 670 AD; his relics were enshrined at Remiremont.
Significant events
- Associated with Remiremont Abbey in the Vosges.
- Venerated as a bishop-confessor in local Lorraine tradition.
- Feast day September 11.
Significant locations
Legend
Birth location: None
Death location: Remiremont, Vosges, Lorraine, France
Notable location: Site of the Abbey of Remiremont and his veneration (Remiremont, Vosges, Grand Est, France)
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Shrines
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Canonization
Servant of God
Recognized by ancient local tradition in Lorraine.
Venerable
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Beatification
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Canonization
Recognized through ancient local tradition.
Miracles
No specific miracles are documented.
Miracle for beatification
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Miracle for canonization
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Patronage
Saint Adelphus is venerated locally as a patron of Remiremont.
Feast day
September 11
Veneration
Saint Adelphus is venerated in the local tradition of Lorraine and the Diocese of Saint-Dié as a bishop-confessor of the Merovingian period.
Prayers
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Intercessory
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References
- Local Lorraine hagiographic tradition.