reportedly born at fredelacum (pamiers), he converted to christianity and made a pilgrimage to rome, where he was ordained. he returned to preach the gospel in aquitaine, especially in the border regions of the rouergue. he is credited with performing many miracles. he was martyred at vallis nobilis, now saint-antonin-noble-val on 2 september, his feast day. his relics ended up at pamiers and palencia.