About Volusianus of Tours
Lived 401 – 498 (aged 96–97). Volusianus of Tours was a French catholic priest.
Volusian was the seventh Bishop of Tours, from 491 to 498. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Biography
Volusian came from a rich and pious senatorial family, and was a close relative of his predecessor Perpetuus, as well as of Ruricius of Limoges. He was deprived of his see by the Visigoths, exiled to Toulouse, and perhaps martyred.
His feast day is January 18. He is the patron saint of Foix.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Volusianus of Tours?
Bishop of Tours from 491 to 498
When was Volusianus of Tours born?
Volusianus of Tours was born in 401.
When did Volusianus of Tours die?
Volusianus of Tours died in 498 in Pamiers.
What was Volusianus of Tours's occupation?
Volusianus of Tours was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Volusianus of Tours?
Volusianus of Tours was French.
Sources & further reading
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