Vigilius
Bishop of Trent, contributed to Church
Born
None
None years ago
Died
June 26th, 405
1619 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Bishop served as the Bishop of Trent during the late 4th and early 5th centuries. Played a significant role in the early Christian Church during a period of theological development and ecclesiastical formation. Engaged in the controversies surrounding the Arian heresy and worked towards the unity of the church. The tenure included efforts to establish church governance in a region that was experiencing the transition from paganism to Christianity.
Participated in church councils to address Arianism
Strengthened the Christian community in the Trent region
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