Bishop
Saint Lup was born in the city of Tula around the year 383 in a noble Gallo-Roman family. He observed monastic vows, becoming the bishop of Troyes in 426. Devoting himself to God, he continued his ascetic life, showing mercy to the poor and captives.
In 429, he accompanied Saint Germanus of Auxerre to Britain to combat the Pelagian heretics. Upon returning to Troyes, he resumed his ministry and urged the inhabitants to pray during the invasion of the Huns in 451. Clad in episcopal vestments, he went out to the leader of the Huns, Attila, and, showing courage, saved the city from destruction.
After the defeat of the Huns, he was taken captive, but Attila released him, asking him to pray for him. Saint Lup secluded himself for two years, and then upon returning, performed healings that glorified him. He restored the damage inflicted by the barbarians and surrendered his soul to God on July 29, 479, having served on the episcopal throne for 52 years.
Many of his disciples became prominent bishops, and Saint Sidonius Apollinaris praised him as the “bishop of bishops” and “father of fathers,” highlighting his significance and spiritual authority.
