Sylvius of Toulouse
Saint Sylvius of Toulouse | |
|---|---|
 Statue of St. Sylvius. Basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse. | |
| Bishop | |
| Born | unknown |
| Died | c. 400 AD |
| Major shrine | Basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse. |
Sylvius of Toulouse (Silvius, French: Selve, Sylve) was bishop of Toulouse from 360 AD to 400 AD. He was succeeded by Exuperius.[1] Sylvius began construction of the basilica of St. Sernin of Toulouse towards the end of the 4th century.[2] The church was later completed by his successor Exuperius.[2] Sylvius' remains were later transferred to the church he had begun.[2]
References
- ^ "Catholic Encyclopedia: Toulouse". Catholic Encl. 2010. Retrieved September 28, 2010.
- ^ a b c Knights of Columbus. Catholic Truth Committee. The Catholic encyclopedia: an international work of reference on the constitution, doctrine, discipline, and history of the Catholic Church, Volume 14. Encyclopedia Press, 1913, 797.