Saint Victor the Hermit, also known as Victor of Arcis, Vittre, and Vitre, was a priest, monk, hermit, and miracle-worker who lived in the 6th century. His love for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving remained constant throughout his life.

He was born to noble parents in Troyes, Champagne, France and was educated under strict discipline in learning and piety. He was considered a saint from his cradle, and in his youth, he found joy in prayer, fasting, and alms-giving.

After becoming a priest, Victor preferred retirement to the care of souls because of his love for heavenly contemplation. He lived as a hermit for many years in the region around Montiramy, where he dwelt in continual communion with God. During his life, God glorified him by performing many miracles, but the greatest of all was the powerful example of his life.

Saint Victor died of natural causes in Saturniac, now called Saint-Vittre, in the Diocese of Troyes. A church was built over his tomb, and in 837, his relics were translated to the neighboring Monastery of Montier-Ramoy, also known as Montirame.

The Benedictines of Montiramy celebrated Saint Victor's feast, and at their request, Saint Bernard wrote two pious panegyrics about him. Today, Saint Victor is the patron saint of Arcis-sur-Aube, France, and his legacy continues to inspire those who seek a life of devotion to God.

Saint Victor did not write any books, nor did he preach. He held no influential office, yet God brought countless souls into the state of grace through his fidelity to his life’s mission.

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