Vitonus
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Saint Vitonus (died 525), also called Vanne or Vaune, became a monk as a young man and was later made Bishop of Verdun by King Clovis I.
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It is catalogued under topics including 525 deaths, Bishops of Verdun and Source attribution.
Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Occupation
- Catholic bishop
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- Vitonus
- canonization status
- saint
- date of death
- 0529-01-01
- feast day
- November 9
- subject has role
- bishop
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Saint Vitonus (died 525), also called Vanne or Vaune, became a monk as a young man and was later made Bishop of Verdun by King Clovis I.
==Narrative== In the Franco-Roman War of 486, following the decisive Frankish victory at the Battle of Soissons, Verdun refused to yield to the Franks and was besieged by King Clovis I. Firminus, bishop of Verdun, died during the siege. The citizens sent the revered priest Euspicius to treat with the king. After entering the city peacefully, Clovis wished to appoint Euspicius as bishop. He declined, but suggested his nephew, the monk Vitonus, whom Clovis accepted as alternate.
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