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Vincent of Lérins

Born
unknown
Died
unknown; before 28 Jul 450
Role
Monk of Lérins
Wrote in
Latin

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His life beside those who lived in his time, from the year 370 to 510.

Who he was

A monk of the abbey of Lérins in southern Gaul who wrote under the pseudonym "Peregrinus". His Commonitorium proposes as the test of catholic faith "what has been believed everywhere, always and by all" and discusses the legitimate development of doctrine.

Region
Gaul
Language
Latin
Role
Monk of Lérins
Died
unknown; before 28 Jul 450

His writings

1 writing, c. 434

  • c. 434