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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Saint

Valerius of Couserans

Bishop of Couserans

A hierarch remembered in Western calendars, died around 504; few details survive.

Feast
August 26old style September 8
Reposed
5046th century
Order
Hierarchs

Life

Valerius of Couserans was a Gallic cleric, the first bishop of Couserans (Ariège). All that is known is that around the year 451 he founded the bishopric of Couserans in Gaul and held its see until 504, when he was succeeded by Licerius of Couserans. Gregory of Tours speaks of him with praise, for his holiness.

He is honoured as a saint in the Catholic Church. His feast is on 26 August.

Commemorated the same day August 26