Martin of Vienne

Saint Martin of Vienne was the third bishop of Vienne, in France. He lived in the 2nd century. He is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, with a feast day celebrated locally in Vienne on July 1.

A district and a bridge in the old town of Vienne are named after him, as is the town of Saint-Martin-l'Ars, in the department of Vienne.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Le Patrimoine des communes de la Vienne en 2 tomes – Edition FLOHIC – 2002 – ISBN 2-84234-128-7
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