Saint Praejectus of Clermont (25 January): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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St Praejectus, also known as St Priest of Clermont, is commemorated on January 25 in the traditional Catholic calendar. This episode from “The Lives of the Saints” by Father Alban Butler recounts the life, episcopate, and martyrdom of one of Gaul’s most courageous bishops. Born in Auvergne and trained under St Genesius, St Praejectus became Bishop of Clermont around 666 AD, leading his diocese with zeal, charity, and unwavering devotion to justice. He founded monasteries, churches, and hospitals, restoring fervor throughout his extensive diocese. His fearless rebuke of corruption and immorality — even among the powerful — ultimately led to his martyrdom. While returning from the court of King Childeric II, St Praejectus was ambushed and murdered alongside St Amarin, forgiving his attackers with Christ-like mercy in his final moments. This reading preserves the rich spiritual and historical legacy of the early Church in Gaul and highlights the cost of sanctity in a fallen world. 📖 Source: The Lives of the Saints by Father Alban Butler 📅 Feast Day: January 25 ✝️ Status: Bishop & Martyr 🏛️ Region: Clermont (Auvergne), Gaul 🕊️ Died: 674 AD 00:00 Introduction – Lives of the Saints by Fr. Alban Butler 00:19 St Praejectus and the holy bishops of Clermont 00:58 The history of the episcopal see of Clermont 01:06 Early life and formation under St Genesius 01:23 His pastoral work and monastic foundations 01:35 Election as Bishop of Clermont (c. 666 AD) 01:53 Works of charity and renewal of Christian life 02:08 His learning, preaching, and sanctity 02:23 Journey to King Childeric II’s court 02:30 St Amarin and the royal judgment 02:52 Plot against St Praejectus 03:05 Ambush near Volvic 03:14 Martyrdom and forgiveness of his killers 03:33 Death of St Praejectus (January 25, 674) 03:39 Early veneration and spread of devotion 03:55 His relics and lasting legacy https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/january/st-projectus-bishop-of-clermont/ Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SpiritusTV - https://spiritustv.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #StPraejectus #StPriest #LivesOfTheSaints #AlbanButler #January25 #CatholicSaints #SaintOfTheDay #CatholicHistory #TraditionalCatholic #ChristianMartyr #EarlyChurch #GregorianCalendar #CatholicAudiobook