Saint Flavitus was a priest and hermit who lived during the early Middle Ages. Born in mid-6th century Lombardy, he was later taken as a prisoner of war in Champagne in 568. During his time there, he served as an intendant for a castle, where he reportedly healed the family of his master from sickness. Following his ordination as a priest by Saint Lupus, he chose to live a life of solitude in Marcilly-le-Hayer until his death in 630.
Life and service
After his period of captivity, Flavitus worked as an official within a castle. His reputation for healing led to him tending to the health of his employer's household. Following his religious ordination, he transitioned from his administrative duties to a more ascetic lifestyle. He eventually retired to a remote location in Marcilly-le-Hayer to live as a hermit.
Veneration and relics
Flavitus is commemorated on 16 December. While his relics were once kept in Sens, they were destroyed during the 18th century. A cloak belonging to him is still preserved in Sens cathedral. In 1897, a chapel was constructed near the site of his former hermitage to honor his memory.