Caesarius of Arles
- Born
- c. 469/470
- Died
- 27 Aug 542
- Bishop of
- Arles
- Wrote in
- Latin
Contemporary timeline
His life beside those who lived in his time, from the year 440 to 610.
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Who he was
A monk of Lérins and bishop of Arles from 502, the most influential pastor in Gaul in his day. He presided over the Second Council of Orange (529), which adopted a moderate version of Augustine's doctrine of grace, and his practical sermons circulated widely in the Middle Ages.
- Region
- Gaul
- Language
- Latin
- Role
- Bishop of Arles
- Died
- 27 Aug 542
His writings
2 writings, c. 502–542
c. 502–542
c. 512–534