Viventiolus was a 5th-century monk and the Archbishop of Lyon who served from 514 to 523. Born into a noble family in Lyon, he was the son of Aquilinus and the great-grandson of Saint Eucherius. Before his elevation to the episcopate, he served as the prior of the monastery of St. Oyend in Jura. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church and is also honored within various Orthodox traditions.
Life and career
Viventiolus rose to prominence through his monastic leadership in Jura. Following a recommendation from Avitus of Vienne, he became the Archbishop of Lyon. During his tenure, he participated in the Council of Epaone in 517 alongside Avitus. He also documented the early history of monasticism in his region by writing a book titled the Life of the Jura Fathers.
Veneration
As a pre-schism Western saint, he is commemorated in the Catholic Church and several Orthodox traditions. His feast day is observed annually on July 12. His legacy remains tied to the monastic foundations of the Jura region and his ecclesiastical leadership in Lyon.