Pantagathus was a Catholic bishop of Vienne who lived during the first half of the 6th century. He is recorded in the historical lists of the bishops of Vienne, including the catalog of Adon. Historical research suggests he may have served as a questor, holding significant administrative roles, and he is noted as having participated in the Council of Orléans in 538. He is recognized as a saint within the Roman Catholic tradition.
Life and career
According to historical analysis, Pantagathus likely ascended to the bishopric of Vienne around 536. His presence at the Council of Orléans in 538 provides contemporary evidence of his leadership. His epitaph mentions that he held high administrative positions, and some scholars identify him as a questor. He is believed to have died in 541 and was laid to rest in the Church of Saint-Georges in Vienne.
Veneration
As a saint, Pantagathus is commemorated in the liturgical calendar of the Diocese of Grenoble-Vienne on July 1. He is honored alongside Saint Martin and other former bishops of the region. Additionally, his feast day is observed on April 17, a date which has appeared in historical martyrologies.