St. Faustus of Riez
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Bishop of Riez, France, from 459, a very influential opponent of the Arian and Pelagian heresies. He was born in Brittany, France, and was possibly a lawyer by training. He served as abbot of Lerins and then was made bishop in 452. Faustus was revered as a Christian writer. He was driven into exile by the Visigoth King Euric, returning to Riez when Euric died.
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