Ursus of Toul was a 5th-century bishop in France who served the see of Toul. Following the leadership of Saint Auspicius, he was elected to this position around 490. During the reign of the Frankish king Clovis, Ursus hosted the monarch in his city in 496. To assist with the king's conversion to Christianity, the bishop appointed a priest named Saint Waast to provide religious instruction to the sovereign.
Life and service
After being elected to his position, Ursus managed the diocese during a period of significant political change in Gaul. His tenure included interacting with the Frankish monarchy, specifically facilitating the spiritual guidance of Clovis. He died in Toul, possibly around the year 500, and was succeeded by Saint Epvre.
Veneration and memory
Recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church, his remains were originally placed in the graveyard of Saint-Mansuy before being moved to the Abbey of St. Mansuy in 1026. While his feast day was previously observed on 4 September, it is currently commemorated on 1 March.