Saint Gregory of Tours

Also known as

• George Florentius

Memorial

• 17 November

Profile

Friend of Saint Magnericus. Bishop of Tours, France in 573, taking the name Gregory on his ordination. An excellent bishop for 20 years; Pope Saint Gregory the Great thought highly of him. Historian and writer; his works are our best historical source for the Merovingian period.

Born

• 540 at Auvergne, France as George Florentius

Died

• 594 of natural causes

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation