Saint Eustase
6th-century priest and bishop of Bourges / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the 2nd century saint, see Saint Eustace.
Eustache also known as Eustace or Eustase of Bourges or Autun where he originated, was a 6th-century priest who became bishop of Bourges.[1][2] He trained at the Abbey of Saint-Symphorien, Autun.
Eustache first became deacon and archdeacon of Autun,[3] was elected archbishop of Bourges, after the death of Severe Sulpice on 29 January 591 and was the 20th to occupy the episcopal see, he left to his successor Apolinaire.[4] In Bourges the Roman Catholic Church honoured him as a saint on 31 December.[5]