Eustochius of Tours

Saint Eustochius of Tours was the fifth bishop of Tours, from 443 or 444 to 461, successor of Saint Brice. He came from an illustrious family of Auvergne and, according to Gregory of Tours, was a man of eminent virtue.

He took part in the Council of Angers in 453 and had a principal share in the disciplinary regulations made there. He built a church in Tours and placed in it relics of Saints Gervasius and Protasius. He reposed in 461 and was buried in the church built by Saint Brice over the tomb of Saint Martin. His successor was Saint Perpetuus. He is commemorated on 19 September, as a saint of the undivided Church, by the New Calendar.