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# Caesarius of Arles

(0469–0542)   Catholic Priest

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Caesarius of Arles was a Catholic priest.

## Quick Facts About Caesarius of Arles

Born November 30, 0469

Died August 27, 0542

Profession Catholic Priest

## About Caesarius of Arles

Merovingian archbishop and saint... \| Caesarius of Arles, sometimes called "of Chalon" from his birthplace Chalon-sur-Saône, was the foremost ecclesiastic of his generation in Merovingian Gaul. Caesarius is considered to be of the last generation of church leaders of Gaul who worked to integrate large-scale ascetic elements into the Wes

##  Quotes by Caesarius of Arles

> [God never deserts a man, unless He is deserted by that man first. For even if a man shall have committed grievous…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/caesarius-of-arles/god-never-deserts-a-man-unless-he-is-deserted-by-that-man-first-for/)

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> [A person may say I am not much concerned how long I stay in purgatory, provided I may come to eternal life.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/caesarius-of-arles/a-person-may-say-i-am-not-much-concerned-how-long-i-stay-in-purgatory/)

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> [The worst kind of sin is not to acknowledge that you are sinful.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/caesarius-of-arles/the-worst-kind-of-sin-is-not-to-acknowledge-that-you-are-sinful/)

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