Siffredus of Carpentras
Saint Siffredus of Carpentras was a bishop of Carpentras who is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
Siffredus was a monk in Lérins Abbey before becoming bishop of Carpentras at the beginning of the seventh century. Not much is known of his life and Siffredus does not appear to have participated in any church council. However, during his episcopate, he ordered the construction of many churches in Carpentras and in Venasque.
Religious and popular tradition holds that Siffredus led an austere life and was zealous in his pastoral duties, caring for the poor and exorcising demons.
Patron saint of Carpentras; France
In the Martyrology
- November 27 Saint Siffrein, bishop of Carpentras