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Sulpicius Severus (/ s ʌ l ˈ p ɪ ʃ ə s ˈ s ɛ v ər ə s /; c. 363 – c. 425) was a Christian writer and native of Aquitania in modern-day France. He is known for his chronicle of sacred history, as well as his biography of Saint Martin of Tours. He is venerated as a Saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Apr 10, 2024 · Sulpicius Severus (born c. 363, Aquitania, Gaul—died c. 420) was an early Christian ascetic, a chief authority for contemporary Gallo-Roman history, who is considered the most graceful writer of his time. Well trained as a lawyer, Sulpicius was baptized in about 390 with Paulinus (later bishop of Nola). After the early death of his wife, he ...
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Sulpicius Severus was a 4th-century church historian and hagiographer who wrote the Life of Martin of Tours and the Chronica. He was a friend of Paulinus of Nola and a disciple of Martin of Tours.
Jan 29, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Sulpitius Severus, a former imperial official who became a friend and biographer of St. Martin of Tours. Discover how he overcame worldly sorrows and devoted himself to God and the Church.
Sulpicius Severus was a Christian writer who composed the Life of Martin of Tours, a saint and bishop who founded a monastic community in Gaul. The Life is a model of Christian biography, influenced by classical rhetoric and history, and reflects the religious and political conflicts of the fourth century.
Quick Reference. Latin historian who was born in Aquitania c. ad 360. A member of a prominent family, he studied law in Bordeaux and became a convert to Christianity c. 389 together with his friend Paulinus of Nola. After the death of his aristocratic wife, he organized under the influence of Bishop Martin of Tours a sort of monastic life on ...
Overview. Sulpicius Severus. (c. 360—430) Quick Reference. ( c. 360–? c. 430), historian and hagiographer. He was an advocate in Aquitaine before his conversion to asceticism ( c. 394). He then established a community on an estate in SW Gaul, where he lived a gentlemanly version of the religious life.
