Saint Britto of Trier
Also known as
- Brito
- Britonius
- Brittone
Profile
Bishop of Trier, Belgic Gaul (modern Germany) in 374, and a leader of the Church in Gaul. Attended the 382 synod of bishops called by Pope Saint Damasus I. Friend of co-worker with Saint Ambrose of Milan and Saint Martin of Tours. When a group of pagans sought sanctuary with the Church; Britto tried to convert them, failed, but still refused to surrender them since he believed that the State has no authority over Church affairs.
Born
MLA Citation
- “Saint Britto of Trier“. CatholicSaints.Info. 2 February 2024. Web. 5 June 2024. <>