About Hélie de Lyon
Hélie de Lyon was a presbyter.
Helios , also known as Helius, Ælius or Helias, was the fourth bishop of Lyon. He is recognized as a saint by both the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
Very little is known of his life. He succeeded Zacharie of Lyon in the first half of the 3rd century. St. Gregory of Tours claims in his In Gloria confessorum that at his death, when a thief opened his tomb to strip his body, the corpse of Helius grabbed the thief and delivered him until the arrival of Justice. Gregory of Tours knew the location of his funeral in the crypt. Like most of the early bishops of Lyon, his name is Greek.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hélie de Lyon?
French Catholic bishop and saint
When did Hélie de Lyon die?
Hélie de Lyon died in Lyon.
What was Hélie de Lyon's occupation?
Hélie de Lyon was a presbyter.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hélie de Lyon. https://biography.guide/helie-de-lyon/
MLA: "Hélie de Lyon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helie-de-lyon/.
Chicago: "Hélie de Lyon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/helie-de-lyon/.
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