Today I am taking a break from memories of Rome to honor a request from a friend. I was asked about a Saint for Russell - the best I could find was St. Rusticus. I hope this will suffice . . .
St. Rusticus was born in Lyon in present day France about 455. He was the son of a nobleman and served as a magistrate for many years. Sometime prior to 480 he was married to Hiberie de Limoges. They had three children.
Around 494, he was consecrated as Bishop of Lyon. This was prior to priestly celibacy being strictly enforced in the Western Church. Soon after his consecration, Rusticus sent some financial aid to Pope Gelasius I. Gelasius wrote back recommending to the bishop's good offices Epiphanius of Pavia, who was on his way to Gaul to see the ransom of certain captives held by the Burgundian king - many among those freed were from the bishop's diocese.
Both of Rusticus' sons, St. Sacerdos and Leontius, followed their father as Archbishop of Lyon, as did his grandson St. Nicetius.
St. Rusticus died in 501. His feast day is April 25
St. Rusticus, pray for us.
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