About Severus of Vienne
Severus of Vienne was a priest.
A painting of the old church of St. Severus of Vienne from 1788 Severus of Vienne (died c. 455) was a priest who evangelised in Vienne, France. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church as well as in other denominations. Severus was reportedly Indian by birth and of wealthy origins. His entry in the Roman Martyrology reads:
Severus settled in Vienne around 430. He founded a church in honour of Saint Alban (now the church of Saint-Alban-du-Rhône) near Vienne. He died in Italy, but his body was brought back to Vienne and buried in the church dedicated to the protomartyr Saint Stephen, which he himself had constructed.
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Who was Severus of Vienne?
Indian-born French saint
When was Severus of Vienne born?
Severus of Vienne was born in India.
When did Severus of Vienne die?
Severus of Vienne died in 445 in Italy.
What was Severus of Vienne's occupation?
Severus of Vienne was a priest.
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