Saint Sylvin
A disciple of Saint Peter sent to evangelize Berry in the 1st century, Saint Sylvin is considered the first apostle of Levroux. Tradition sometimes id…
First name and chronology
Silvin
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Silvin, between 1 and 800; the most famous is Saint Sylvin, celebrated on September 22nd.
Chronology of the name Silvin
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1-100 Saint Sylvin A disciple of Saint Peter sent to evangelize Berry in the 1st century, Saint Sylvin is considered the first apostle of L…
- 701-800 Saint Silvin Born in Toulouse and active in the 8th century, Saint Silvin renounced marriage to evangelize Morinie. A great pilgrim, …
- 701-800 Saint Silvin Saint Silvin was an 8th-century regional bishop and disciple of Antener, who preached in Gaul-Belgica following a pilgri…
All records linked to Silvin
Saint Silvin
Born in Toulouse and active in the 8th century, Saint Silvin renounced marriage to evangelize Morinie. A great pilgrim, he visited Jerusalem and Rome,…
Saint Silvin
Saint Silvin was an 8th-century regional bishop and disciple of Antener, who preached in Gaul-Belgica following a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Althoug…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Silvin's feast day?
The feast of Silvin is celebrated on September 22nd, in memory of Saint Sylvin.
How many saints are named Silvin?
3 saints and blesseds bear the name Silvin, including Saint Sylvin, Saint Silvin and Saint Silvin.
Who is the most famous saint named Silvin?
The most famous saint named Silvin is Saint Sylvin (1st century).