Encuentra Calendar of Saints
Back to the Calendar of Saints

April 6

Prudentius (†861)

Bishop

He was born in Spain but left his homeland invaded by Muslims and found asylum at the court of Charlemagne, where he was chaplain to his son Luis the Good-natured.

Biography

Prudencio was a prolific writer, and in every page of his writings you can breathe his love for God and souls. When he was appointed Bishop of Troyes, he wrote numerous works to defend the orthodoxy of the faith against heretics.

Practical advice

As soon as you have the opportunity, prepare well for a conversation in which you must guide someone by putting the result in God's hands.

Example of

Love of GodFaithPastoral leadership