Saint Faustus of Riez (28 September): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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On September 28th, the Church commemorates Saint Faustus of Riez, a 5th-century bishop, abbot, and spiritual leader whose life was marked by holiness, eloquence, and defense of the faith. Born in the British Isles (or Brittany), Faustus became a monk at Lérins Abbey before rising to the role of abbot and later Bishop of Riez. Praised by contemporaries like St. Sidonius Apollinaris, Faustus was admired for his strict monastic discipline, powerful preaching, and commitment to orthodoxy. He vigorously opposed Arianism and Pelagianism, while also engaging in theological debates about grace and free will—earning him a reputation as a key figure in early Christian thought. Despite exile under the Arian Visigoth king Euric, Faustus remained steadfast in faith, eventually returning to shepherd his flock until his death at the age of 90. His writings, letters, and sermons continue to inspire, and a basilica was built in his honor by the faithful who venerated him deeply. Join us in reflecting on the life, virtues, and struggles of St. Faustus of Riez, a bishop and confessor whose feast is celebrated on September 28th. 0:00 Introduction 0:14 Early Life and Monastic Vocation 1:00 Abbot of Lérins Abbey 1:50 Bishop of Riez 2:40 Defender of the Faith against Heresies 3:30 Exile and Return 4:20 Writings and Legacy https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/september/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #SaintFaustus #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicSaints #ButlersLivesOfTheSaints #SaintsFeastDay #CatholicFaith #CatholicHistory #EarlyChurch #Hagiography #September28 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴