Prudentius of Troyes
Prudentius of Troyes (secular name Galindo ; † 861 ) was Bishop of Troyes from 843 until his death and the author of various theological and historiographical works. Venerated as a saint in Troyes (feast day April 6th), the Bollandists did not recognize him .
Vita
Galindo came to France from Aragón in Spain; allegedly he received a theological training at the Aachen royal palace . From 836 he wrote the Annals of St. Bertin on behalf of King Louis the Pious . In 843 (or 847) he became Bishop of Troyes.
Prudentius was a fierce theological opponent to Hinkmar von Reims and Johannes Scotus Eriugena on questions of divine predestination .
Fonts
- De predestinatione contra Johannem Scotum (851)
- Annales Bertiniani (835-861)
- Vita Sanctæ Mauræ Virginis
Worship and representation
Prudentius is worshiped only in the city of Troyes and its surroundings. Medieval representations are unknown; a few modern portraits show him in the bishop's robe.
Web links
- Prudentius of Troyes in New Advent (English)
- Prudentius of Troyes in CatholicSaints.Info (English)
- Works in Patrologia Latina (with index)
- Publications on Prudentius of Troyes in the Opac of the Regesta Imperii
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Prudentius of Troyes |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Galindo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Troyes |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 8th century or 9th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 861 |