Honoratus of Amiens

Saint Honoratus of Amiens (Honoré, sometimes Honorius) (died 16 January ca. 600) was the seventh bishop of Amiens. His feast day is May 16 (Honoratus of Lérins (c. 350 – 429) was Archbishop of Arles).

Hagiography Honoratus was born in Port-le-Grand (Ponthieu) near Amiens to a noble family. Noting his pious inclinations, his family entrusted his education to his predecessor in the bishopric of Amiens, Saint Beatus (Beat). Honoratus resisted being elected bishop of Amiens, believing himself unworthy of this honour. In 1400, the bakers of Paris established their guild in the church of Saint Honoratus, celebrating his feast on 16 May. In 1659, Louis XIV ordered that every baker observe the feast of Saint Honoratus, and give donations in honor of the saint and for the benefit of the community. The St. Honoré Cake is named for him.

Legacy

It is from him that a well-known church (Saint-Honoré) and thoroughfare in Paris, take their name.