Eudes de Sully

Eudes de Sully (died 1208) 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. Family Eudes de Sully was son of Eudes Archambaud of Sully and Matilda of Baugency. His brother Henry was archbishop of Bourges. Life On the political stage, Eudes came into conflict with Philip II of France, over Philip's intended repudiation of his wife. As a churchman, Eudes continued the building work on Notre Dame de Paris. Eudes is considered the first to have emphasized the elevation of the host during the Catholic Mass. In 1175, Eudes forbade communion for children.