Silvanus of Ahun
Silvanus (or Sylvanus; French: Silvain, Sauvan, Salvan, Souvain) of Ahun is venerated as a martyr and saint.
Saint Silvanus of Ahun | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Died | 407 AD Ahun, France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Saint-Silvain d'Ahun |
| Feast | 16 October |
| Attributes | dressed in a dalmatic, bearing a book and a palm. |
| Patronage | Ahun; Château-Chervix |
According to the tradition, Silvanus was a deacon who was killed by Vandals at the battle of Agedunum or Acitodunum (Ahun) on 16 October 407.
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