Reticius | |
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| Died | ~334 AD |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Majorshrine | Autun Cathedral |
| Feast | May 15 |
Saint Reticius (orRheticus, Rheticius) (French:Saint Rhétice) (early 4th century) was abishop of Autun, the first one known to history, according to theCatholic Encyclopedia. He was aGallo-Roman, and an ecclesiastical writer, and served as bishop of this see from around 310 to 334 AD.[1]
He traveled on behalf of EmperorConstantine the Great in 313 to theSynod of Rome and in 314 to theSynod of Arles, in order to bring about a resolution to the dispute with theDonatists.[2]
Gregory of Tours praised Reticius in his writings.[2]Saint Jerome mentions Reticius in hisDe Viris Illustribus:
Reticius was succeeded byCassian of Autun, also venerated as a saint.
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