he is honoured as a martyr

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• Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint-Dié — Saint Dié Cathedral The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Dié, in Latin Dioecesis Sancti Deodatiis), is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in France. The diocese has the same boundaries as the department of the Vosges. The… …   Wikipedia

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• La Rochelle — • The Diocese of La Rochelle (Rupellensis), suffragan of Bordeaux, comprises the entire Department of Charente Inférieure Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. La Rochelle     La Rochelle …   Catholic encyclopedia

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