Austregisilus

Saint Austregisilus, also known as Outrille or Aoustrille, was born in Bourges in the land of the Franks. Educated for public life, he first served as a courtier and attendant at the court of King Gontram in Chalon-sur-Saône. Yet amid the honors of the world, his heart was drawn to the quiet freedom of Christ. Leaving court behind, he entered the Abbey of Saint-Nizier in Lyon, embracing the monastic life with such fidelity that he was eventually chosen as abbot. In 612 he was elected Bishop of Bourges, where he shepherded his people with a pastor’s steadiness and a monk’s simplicity until his death in 624. His ministry helped form future saints: he ordained Sulpitius the Pious, and Saint Amand studied under his guidance. Remembered as a holy bishop whose life united service, prayer, and wise leadership, he is venerated as the patron of Bourges. Saint Austregisilus is celebrated on May 20.