Saint Arigius (Arille, Agricola)
A former governor under King Guntram, Arigle became Bishop of Nevers in the 6th century. Known for his eloquence and piety, he founded the first monas…
First name and chronology
2 saints and blesseds bear the name Agricola, between 594 and 700; the most famous is Saint Agricol, celebrated on September 2nd.
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A former governor under King Guntram, Arigle became Bishop of Nevers in the 6th century. Known for his eloquence and piety, he founded the first monas…
Born in Avignon in the 7th century, Agricol trained at the Abbey of Lérins before becoming coadjutor and then successor to his father, Saint Magnus, o…