Simplicius of Bourges

Saint Simplicius of Bourges was the father of a large family when the bishops of the region chose him as Bishop of Bourges in Gaul. As a shepherd he defended the Church against the Arian Visigoths, who then ruled much of the country. He reposed in the year 477.

He is a saint of the undivided Church, commemorated on 16 June (new style, Western calendar). He is not to be confused with Saint Simplicius of Autun, remembered on 24 June.