Euphronius

Eufronius or Euphronius was the eighth Bishop of Tours; he served from 555 to 573, and was a near relative of Gregory of Tours.

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Born: active 520 B.C.
Died: 470 B.C.
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Capolavori di Euphronios
Euphronios, peintre à Athènes au VIe siècle avant J.-C
Euphronios der Maler

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Place of death: Tours
Occupation: presbyter
Image: Translation de la relique de la Sainte Croix à Poitiers.jpg

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canonization status: saint
date of birth: 0505-00-00
feast day: August 4
date of death: 0573-00-00

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Eufronius or Euphronius was the eighth Bishop of Tours; he served from 555 to 573, and was a near relative of Gregory of Tours.

When upon the death of Bishop Gunthar, King Chlothar's nominee declined appointment to the See, it remained vacant for ten months until the people and clergy elected Eufronius. He was a priest at Tours, from a family of senatorial rank. a grandson of Gregory of Langres, and a friend of Venantius Fortunatus. When Clothar learned of the election, he confirmed their choice.

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