Avitianus

Avitus of Rouen (died 325), also known as Avitien or Avidien was the third Bishop of Rouen. He is venerated as a Saint in the Catholic Church.

Saint Avitus of Rouen
Bishop
Died	325
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church
Canonized	Pre-Congregation
Major shrine	Church of Saint-Gervais
Feast	December 2

Biography

He was the third bishop of Rouen in Normandy, however his two predecessors are accepted as legendary.^[1] He is the first historically attested bishop by his presence, with Materne II, Bishop of Cologne, at the first Council of Gaul in Arles in 314.^[2][3] He succeeds Mellonius and settles in Rouen from 314.^[4]

The Acta archiepiscoporum Rotomagensium tell us that "This blessed pontiff was an honest spirit, impeccable in his manners, and attentive to the salvation of souls under his charge".^[5]

He is buried in the crypt of the Church of Saint-Gervais in Rouen, and his feast day is celebrated on 2 December.