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January 16

Leobatus of Sénevière

Abbot

Practical advice

A fifth-century monk, he was appointed by his teacher Ursus as superior of the monastery of Sénevière near Tours. He governed the community with wisdom and fidelity to monastic life. Calmly correct a small disorder in a shared task today.

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