Saint Paternus of Vannes

Saint Paternus of Vannes, also known as Paternus the Elder, Paterno, Patern, or Pern, was a fifth-century bishop who served the diocese of Vannes in Brittany, which is now a part of modern-day France. Little is known about his early life, but his remarkable contributions to the Church make him a revered figure in Catholicism. Paternus became bishop of Vannes during a time of great unrest and religious challenges....