Vedulphus was a 6th-century bishop who served the Catholic Church in Francia. He assumed leadership of the diocese of Arras in 545, succeeding Bishop Domenico. Following his death in 580, the Arras diocese was suppressed to facilitate the creation of the Diocese of Cambrai. He is recognized as a saint within the Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
Life and career
Born in Francia, Vedulphus held significant ecclesiastical positions during the mid-to-late 6th century. After taking over the see of Arras in 545, he eventually became the Bishop of Cambrai. His tenure concluded upon his death in 580, an event that marked a structural change in the local church hierarchy.
Veneration
As a pre-schism saint, Vedulphus is commemorated in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions. His feast day is observed on March 27.