Camilla of Auxerre

Saint Camilla of Auxerre was a disciple of Saint Germanus, bishop of Auxerre, born in Italy: according to some sources at Civitavecchia, according to others at Ravenna. The Church commemorates her on 3 March (new style), as a saint of the undivided Church.

She was converted to Christianity by Saint Germanus. When he died suddenly at Ravenna on his way to Auxerre, she accompanied the coffin with his body to France. She settled at Escolives, near Auxerre, and lived as a recluse. At Escolives there was a church dedicated to her, where her relics were kept; the place is now called Escolives-⁠Sainte-⁠Camille.