About Reticius
Lived 250 – 334 (aged 83–84). Reticius was a Roman writer.
Saint Reticius (or Rheticus, Rheticius) (early 4th century) was a bishop of Autun, the first one known to history, according to the Catholic Encyclopedia. He was a Gallo-Roman, and an ecclesiastical writer, and served as bishop of this see from around 310 to 334 AD.
He traveled on behalf of Emperor Constantine the Great in 313 to the Synod of Rome and in 314 to the Synod of Arles, in order to bring about a resolution to the dispute with the Donatists.
Gregory of Tours praised Reticius in his writings.
Reticius was succeeded by Cassian of Autun, also venerated as a saint.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Reticius?
bishop of Autun
When was Reticius born?
Reticius was born in 250 in Burgundy.
When did Reticius die?
Reticius died on 15 May 334 in Autun.
What was Reticius's occupation?
Reticius was a writer.
What nationality was Reticius?
Reticius was Roman.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reticius. https://biography.guide/reticius/
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