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St. Leodegarius Day in Lucerne, Switzerland

St. Leodegarius Day in Lucerne, Switzerland is held on October 2. The role of Leodegar as patron saint of Lucerne. The festival of St. Leodegar is also considered a guardian angel festival, although there is no direct connection between the saint and the faith in guardian angels. This event in the first decade of the month October is annual. Help us Help us 
2 October - St. Leodegarius Day in Lucerne, Switzerland
Benedictine bishop and martyr. He was educated at Poitiers, France, and in 653 became abbot of St. Maxentius. When King Chlodwig II died, Leodegarry helped the regent, Queen Bathilde, and became bishop of Oten in 659. Erchinoald, mayor of the royal palace, imprisoned Leodegarius, blinded him, and killed him. Leodegarry is venerated in France as St. Leger.
October 2 is the feast day of St. Leger (also known as St. Leodegar, 615-679), bishop of Hauten, France, advisor to the regent of St. Bathilde and martyr of the Church. Saint-Léger is remembered for his conviction of faith, his commitment to reform, and his unwavering proclamation of the Good News of Christ, actions that ultimately earned him a martyr's crown.

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