Saint Gatianus
- Also known as
- Gatian
- Memorial
- 18 December
- Profile
- Disciple of Saint Dionysius of Paris.
Brought Christianity to Tours, France in the 4th century, and was the area's first bishop.
However, his good work faded after his death.
When Saint Martin arrived in Tours, he found that there were no Christians, but local lore spoke much about Gatianus, the man who brought the Gospel the people no longer understood.
Martin found Gatianus' burial site, and always venerated his predecessor.
Pious legend says that Gatianus was one of the shepherds to whom the angels appeared at Jesus' birth, but that is, after all, only a pious legend.
- Died
- c.337 at Tours, France
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Representation
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bishop scattering seed;
bishop in a cave with his parishioners;
with Saint Dionysius of Paris
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