Saint Gregory of Tours

Also known as

  • George Florentius

Memorial

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

Died

  • 594 of natural causes

Canonized

Category: Born in 540, Born in France, Canonized Pre-Congregation, Died in 594, Saints Beati and Venerables, Saints who were Bishops