Eudes de Sully

Eudes de Sully was Bishop of Paris, from 1197 to 1208. He is considered to be the first to have put emphasis on the Elevation liturgy during the Catholic Mass. He worked to address many social matters including regulating celebrations in his cathedral. He also tried to ban chess. He founded the abbey that became Port-Royal.

Occupation

writer, Catholic bishop, Catholic priest

Position held

Roman Catholic bishop of Paris

Born

1166

Died

July 13, 1208