Saint Trophimus of Arles | |
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![]() Statue of Trophimus. Chapelle de Saint-Trophime, Buis-les-Baronnies. | |
Bishop | |
Died | 3rd century |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church; Eastern Orthodox Church |
Major shrine | Church of St. Trophime, Arles |
Feast | 29 December (Roman Catholic Church); 4 January (Eastern Orthodox Church) |
Attributes | bishop carrying his eyes; bishop having his eyes put out; bishop standing with lions |
Patronage | against drought; against gout; Arles; children[1] |
According to Catholic Tradition, Trophimus of Arles (French: Trophime) was the first bishop of Arles, in today's southern France.