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basilica. He sent for religious and gave them for abbot
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let him know that he was quite grieved that his cult was neglected. Gregory immediately renewed the shrine of the martyr. He ordered the translation of the relics of Saint
Benigne, and built the church and the abbey of Saint-BĂ©nigne of Dijon which serve as their tomb.
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