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St. Abel of Rheims

Born: in the British Isles, most likely in Ireland Died: c.751 at Lobbes, Belgium of natural causes. Also known as Abel of Lobbes Missionary to the European continent with Saint Boniface. Chosen archbishop of Rheims, France in 744 by Pope Saint Zachary and the Council of Soissons. He was unable to take over the see […]

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