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Saint Africus | |
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| Born | c. 7th century France |
| Died | c. 7th century France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican Communion |
| Feast | November 16 |
Saint Africus was a 7th-century French Roman Catholic saint about whom very little is known. He was the Confessor of Comminges and also the bishop of Comminges in southern France (Haute-Garonne).
His 7th-century shrine was destroyed by Calvinists. His feast day is celebrated November 16. His tomb was in the town of Saint Affrique.
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