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Saint Odilo's Day is celebrated on January 04th. Born in 962 in Saint-Cirgues (Haute-Loire). He is a son of the seignorial family of Mercœur in Auvergne whose lands were located on the plateaus on either side of the Allier between Brioude and Langeac. He began his studies as a canon at the church of Saint-Julien in Brioude.
In 991, Mayeul, the fourth abbot of Cluny, attracted him to the abbey where he taught the novices. He became his coadjutor shortly before his death. He is elected the fifth abbot of Cluny in 994, at the death of Mayeul.
He is the main initiator of the Cluniac reform:
- a return to the strict rule of St. Benedict,
- good behaviour,
- obedience,
- poverty,
- chastity,
- piety and contemplation.
Of exceptional courage, Odilon is best known for his compassion and tireless charity. In 1006, he sold all his possessions in order to help the people stricken by famine. He is also responsible for the commemoration of the faithful departed, celebrated for the first time on November 2, 998.
On 14 September 1025, he founded with his family the Sainte-Croix Priory of Lavoûte-Chilhac. He attended the consecration of Concrad II in 1027. In 1031 he refused the post of Archbishop of Lyon.
Odilo's teachings have left an indelible mark on the Abbey of Cluny. When he died on 31 January 1049 during a visit to Souvigny, there were 70 communities in Cluny.
The name Odilon comes from the Germanic "odo": wealth and "ilde": war. The Odilos are not difficult. They look for harmony and happiness within the family, and if by misfortune they don't find it, they close themselves in. The Odilos are intelligent but indecisive by nature.
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On this 03 January, we celebrate St Genevieve. Born in Nanterre in 423, St Genevieve consecrated herself to God as a child.
Her vertue St. Germain of Auxerre and St. Lupus of Troyes in 429 when they passed through Nanterre on their way to Britain. At the age of 16, she chose to give herself entirely to God and to live an asceticism.
At the age of 28, Geneviève convinced the inhabitants of Paris not to abandon the city to the Huns invaders. She encouraged the women to stay by telling them: "Let the men flee if they are unable to fight, but we women implore God, He will listen to our grievances" and Paris was spared. During the famine of 465, Geneviève crossed the barricades of the besieging Franks through the Seine to Troyes to supply the population.
It was Genevieve who built a church in the tomb of St Denis, first Bishop of Lutece ( Latin name of Paris). It is still her who convince Clovis to built a church in honour of Saints Peter and Paul in the Mons Lucotitius hill wich will be called Montagne Sainte-Geneviève in Paris Ve later on.
Passed away on 03 January 512 at the age of 89, Genevieve has been buried nest to Clovis in the church. The charge of the church was entrusted first to the Benedictines. and then have succeded them the Canons Regular.
Genevieve was the patron saint of the town of Paris and the Nanterre diocese. His reliquary had been transferred back to a place where there was no war. On 08 November 793, the General Council of Paris had it transported to Monnet and burned it in the public square after acts of desecration. But according to some accounts, before its destruction, another reliquary containing Geneviève's arm was sent to Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, hence its presence there until now.
LThe name Genevieve come from the german "geno":good race and "wifa": woman, meaning "woman of good race".The Genevieves are strong at work. Reflective in nature, they like to plan before they act. They are in constant search of what is true and sustainable and are responsible.
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Since the reform done by Pope Paul VI, we celebrate on the same day of January 02 Saints Basil and Gregory. They were born around 330 in Cappadoce. Basile is from Caesarea while Gregory is from Nazianzen. They come from Christian Families.
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Happy new year everybody!? May this year brings joy and peace and especially let's ensure equity in society together. Holy Mother Mary is celebrated at this beginning of the year. A happy feast for those who have the mother God as patron Saint.