August 24
Audoene (600–684)
Bishop
Practical advice
With simplicity and joy, prudently fulfill a responsibility that others have entrusted to you, placing the result in the hands of God.
Biography
He occupied the see of Rouen, France, for forty-four years, and was remembered as a great bishop. He was born in Sancy, to rich parents who had three children with rhymed names: Adón, Radón and Dodón. The latter was today's saint who was renamed Audoeno. He was an advisor to King Dagobert and took part in the civil and religious life of his diocese all his life.
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