Gatianus of Tours
Gatianus (Catianus, Gatianus, Gratianus; French: Cassien, Gatien, Gratien) in the third century AD was the founding bishop of the see of Tours. He was one of the "seven apostles of Gaul" commissioned by Pope Fabian to evangelize in the region.
Saint Gatianus of Tours | |
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St. Gatianus depicted in a stained-glass window, Église Notre-Dame (La Celle-Guenand) | |
| Born | third century |
| Died | late third century |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 18 December |
| Patronage | Tours |
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