Bishop
Saint Julian was sent by the Apostle Peter to France in order to preach the word of the Gospel. Upon arriving in the region of Cenomani, he became its first Apostle, founding the first Church.
He became the bishop. At first, he faced many difficulties, since many people were skeptical of him. However, the miracles he performed in the name of Christ led many to the true faith. The saint healed the sick who approached him seeking help, cast out demons, and baptized those who wished to become Christians, strengthening their faith in every way.
On one occasion, when he prayed for a little water in an area suffering from drought, a spring miraculously burst forth from the ground. That incident strengthened people’s faith. The prince of the region, who witnessed the miracle, also turned to Christ, believing in the true God and building a church. Among other miracles, the saint raised people from the dead, which led to the mass conversion of many to Christianity. He also struggled against idols and pagan shrines. In their place, he built churches and guided people toward salvation.
When he fell gravely ill and the end of his life was approaching, the saint appointed his successor and, blessing his disciples, departed to the Lord. At his holy repose, numerous miracles took place. His relics continued to heal the faithful.
The honorable head of Saint Julian is today kept in the Cathedral of Le Mans, which is dedicated to his memory, and it has been displayed for the veneration of the faithful since 1254.
