About the Abbey of Saint Victor in Marseille, France:
You will find the tomb of Saint John Cassian (c. 360 AD– 435 AD) here in Marseille at the Abbey of Saint Victor. Sometimes called John Cassian the Roman, he originally was educated in the middle East, later went to Rome and finally ended up in Marseille, where he founded the Abbey. He was never formally canonized a Saint, since that process had not yet been formalized at the time of his death, but he is still considered a Saint.
The Feast Day of Saint John Cassian is July 23rd.
Traveling to the Abbey of Saint Victor in Marseille:
Saint Cassian’s relics can be found in the underground chapel, but his head and right hand are in the main church. Guided visits are available on certain days, and for self-guided tours you can download an app on your smartphone.
Address: Abbaye Saint-Victor, Place Saint-Victor, 13007 Marseille
GPS coordinates: 43° 17′ 24.2196” N, 5° 21′ 55.0908” E
Tel: +33 04 96 11 22 60
There is no official website of the Abbey of Saint Victor (Basilique St-Victor) in Marseille.
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