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2 unusual facts about Junian of Saint-Junien


Saint Junian

Junian of Saint-Junien (born c. 480), after whom the commune Saint-Junien is named

Saint-Junien

At this time, Junian (Junien), originally from the north of France and son of a Count of Cambrai, left his family at the age of 15 and became a disciple of Saint Amand.


Jordan of Laron

Late in January 1024, at Saint-Junien, Jordan, the lay provost (prepositus) of Saint-Leonard of Noblat and from the ranks of the castellans, was chosen, in opposition to the preference of the family of the Viscounts of Limoges for one of their own.

Mairé-Levescault

The history and derivation of the name of Mairé-L'Evescault are closely linked to that of Saint Junian (Junien), the patron saint of Poitou ploughmen.

Robert Hébras

Robert Hébras is married, has a son and three grandchildren and lives in Saint-Junien near Oradour.

Saint-Junien

In 593, Gregory of Tours was impressed by the importance of the pilgrimage to the saint's tomb.


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