Eucherius of Lyon

Eucherius was a high-born and high-ranking ecclesiastic in the Christian church in Roman Gaul. He is remembered for his letters advocating extreme self-abnegation. From 439, he served as Archbishop of Lyon, and Henry Wace ranked him "the most distinguished occupant of that see" after Irenaeus. He is venerated as a saint within the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

Occupation

priest, writer

Position held

Roman Catholic Bishop of Lyon

Citizenship

Ancient Rome

Born

380

Died

449