Sylvius of Toulouse explained

Honorific Prefix:	Saint
Sylvius of Toulouse
Birth Date:	unknown
Death Date:	c. 400 AD
Titles:	Bishop
Major Shrine:	Basilica of St. Sernin, Toulouse.

Sylvius of Toulouse (Silvius, fr|Selve, Sylve) was bishop of Toulouse from 360 AD to 400 AD. He was succeeded by Exuperius.^[1] Sylvius began construction of the basilica of St. Sernin of Toulouse towards the end of the 4th century.^[2] The church was later completed by his successor Exuperius.^[2] Sylvius' remains were later transferred to the church he had begun.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Catholic Encyclopedia: Toulouse. 2010. Catholic Encl. September 28, 2010.
2. Knights of Columbus. Catholic Truth Committee. The Catholic encyclopedia: an international work of reference on the constitution, doctrine, discipline, and history of the Catholic Church, Volume 14. Encyclopedia Press, 1913, 797.