Saint
Lazarus of Aix
Bishop of Aix
Bishop of Aix in Provence, reposed in 441.
- Reposed
- 4415th century
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Life
Saint Lazarus of Aix is the first securely known bishop of Aix in Provence. He was placed in the see in 408 by the usurper Constantine III and removed in 411 when Constantine was overthrown. He then spent several years in Palestine with Heros of Arles, and returned to Marseille, where he died on 3 August 441.
He was never canonized, but is venerated as a saint because of confusion with Lazarus, the friend of the Lord. Some of his relics are kept at the Abbey of Saint Victor in Marseille and others in Autun Cathedral, which is dedicated to him.