Perpetuus

bishop of Tours

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In Advent
Bishop Perpetuus of Tours (461–490) established a fast before Christmas that began on November 11 (St. Martin’s Day), and the Council of Tours (567) mentioned an Advent season.
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In church year: Advent
…is the institution by Bishop Perpetuus of Tours (reigned 461–490) of a fast before Christmas, beginning from St. Martin’s Day on November 11. Known as St. Martin’s Lent, the custom was extended to other Frankish churches by the Council of Mâcon in 581.
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