Saint Vincent of Troyes
Tenth bishop of Troyes in the 6th century, Vincent was a zealous pontiff who canonized Saint Aventinus and had a chapel built in his honor. He lived during the reign of Childebert I and was buried near Saint Aventinus, although his tomb was destroyed during the French Revolution.
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SAINT VINCENT OF TROYES (536).
Episcopacy and devotion to Saint Aventinus
Vincent, the tenth bishop of Troyes in the 6th century, distinguished himself by his religious zeal and his particular devotion to Saint Aventinus, whom he canonized.
Vincent, the tenth bishop of Troy es, donned the pontifical mitre around the year 526. He was a pontiff after God's own heart. He showed great zeal for the cult of the Saints; he honored in particula r Saint Avent inus, a discip le of Sain t Lupus and Saint Cam elianus, and canonized him. He had a chapel built not far from the walls of the city of Troyes, on the site of his tomb, and wished to be buried there himself, as has already been recounted in the life of Saint Aventinus.
Historical context and fate of the relics
A contemporary of King Childebert I, his relics were partially preserved in a silver reliquary before the destruction of his tomb during the Revolution.
He flourished under Childebert I, King of France , around the year 526. One of his ribs, contained in a small silver reliquary bearing an inscription in Gothic letters, was found among the relics of Saint Aventin. The rest of his body remained in his tomb, which was destroyed during the Revolution at the sa me time as the church of Saint-Aventin.
Sources
The account is based on the Old Proper of Troyes, a liturgical document printed in the 17th century.
Old Proper of Troyes, P rinted in 1648.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Vincent of Troyes
Who was Saint Vincent of Troyes?
Tenth bishop of Troyes in the 6th century, Vincent was a zealous pontiff who canonized Saint Aventinus and had a chapel built in his honor. He lived during the reign of Childebert I and was buried near Saint Aventinus, although his tomb was destroyed during the French Revolution.
How is Saint Vincent of Troyes depicted in Christian art?
In iconography, Saint Vincent of Troyes is recognizable by: pontifical mitre and silver shrine (relics).
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Vincent of Troyes?
Contemporaries include: Saint Remigius (Apostle of the Franks), Saint Antide of Besançon, Saint Eugene of Carthage and Saint Nicaise of Reims.
When did Saint Vincent of Troyes die?
Saint Vincent of Troyes died around 600.
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Key Events
- Election as tenth bishop of Troyes around 526
- Canonization of Saint Aventinus
- Construction of a chapel over the tomb of Saint Aventin
- Died in 536