Saint Sidonius Apollinaris

Saint Sidonius Apollinaris, also known as Caius Sollius Apollinaris Sidonius and Sidonio Apollinare, was born around 423 in Lugdunum, Gaul (modern Lyon, France). He was born into the imperial Roman nobility as the son of Apollinaris, who served as the Prefect of Gaul. In his early years, Saint Sidonius Apollinaris pursued a military career and eventually became a soldier....