January 4th

Blessed Ferreolus

Blessed · Common of Bishops · Uzès, France · d. c. 581

At Uzès in Narbonese Gaul, Saint Ferreolus, bishop, who wrote a rule for monks and, driven into exile through envy, after three years was recognized as a true man of God and restored with joyful heart to his people.

Latin Original

Ucétie in Gállia Narbonénsi, sancti Ferréoli, epíscopi, qui régulam pro mónachis scripsit et, invídia in exsílium pulsus, post tres annos ágnitus ut verus vir Dei, pópulo suo laeto ánimo rédditus est.