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Saint Avitus II of Clermont | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Clermont | |
| Died | 689 |
| Honored in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 21 February |
Avitus II of Clermont was the Bishop of Clermont from 676 to 689. [1] He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, with a feast day on 21 February. [1]
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