Selected Letters and Prose

by Avitus of Vienne, Ian Wood (Translator)

Alcimus Ecdicius Avitus, bishop of Vienne from c.494 to c.518, is known for his poetic works, but his Latin prose style has led to some neglect of his letters. This first complete translation of the letters into English gives access to an important source for the history of the Burgundian Kingdom in the early sixth century.

464 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Alcimus Ecdicius Avitus (c. 450 – February 5, 517/518 or 519) was a Latin poet and bishop of Vienne in Gaul. His fame rests in part on his poetry, but also on the role he played as secretary for the Burgundian kings.

Saint
Alcimus Ecdicius Avitus of Vienne
Saint Avit sculpture.JPG
Statue in Saint-Avit dans la Drôme, in France
Born c. 450
Died After 517 and before 519[2]
Venerated in Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church

Feast February 5
Avitus was born of a prominent Gallo-Roman senatorial family related to Emperor Avitus.