Veranus of Vence was a 5th-century bishop in Gaul and the son of Eucherius of Lyon. Before ascending to the episcopacy, he lived as a monk and received his education at Lérins Abbey under several teachers. Serving as the fourth Bishop of Vence, he held his position from approximately 442 until at least 465. He was tasked by Pope Hilarius to enforce the jurisdictional privileges of the See of Arles by addressing irregular ordinations in Vienne.
Life and career
Born around 450, Veranus was raised in a scholarly environment alongside his brother, Salonius. His father, Eucherius, wrote a work regarding the allegorical interpretation of Scripture addressed to him. During his tenure as bishop, he acted as an intermediary for the papacy, specifically warning Mamertus of Vienne to respect the established authority of Arles regarding the ordination of bishops.
Veneration and death
The exact date of his death remains unknown, though he is commemorated as a saint. His remains are preserved within a carved sarcophagus located in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de la Nativité in Vence. His memory has been preserved through religious art, including a miniature found in a 16th-century Book of Hours from Rouen.