A portrait of St. Sidonius Apollinaris
St. Sidonius Apollinaris
c. 430 – c. 489
Feast
August 21 · V c.
Patron of
Poets · Bishops · Letter writers
Order
Bishop / Poet
Gallo-Roman bishop, poet, and letter-writer (c. 430-c. 489), of Lyon, son-in-law of the emperor Avitus; Bishop of Clermont-Ferrand from 470, he led the resistance of Auvergne against the Visigoths and was briefly imprisoned. His 24 Carmina and 147 Letters are a chief source for late-Roman Gaul. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 430 · Died: c. 489 · From: France / Italy.
Patronage
St. Sidonius Apollinaris is invoked as the patron of poets, bishops, letter writers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Sidonius Apollinaris, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.