Saint Gregory of Tours was born around the year 538 at Arverni, which is now Clermont-Ferrand. He belonged to the Gallo-Roman family, which was a very prestigious family. He was also related to the houses of Gaul. Gregory’s original name was Georgius Florentius. He took the name Gregory to honor his late grandfather who was named Gregory. His Grandfather was the Bishop of Langres. When Gregory was young, his father died and he went to …showed first 75 words of 505 total…

…showed last 75 words of 505 total…peace so that the message of God could be spread and people could worship without being overpowered by kings. He seemed more like a politician but in a good way. He was a representative of the Christians to bring peace in the government so that the people could worship. Sources: Internet http://www.knight.org/advent/cathen/07018b.htm http://users.erols.com/saintpat/ss/1117.htm http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/gr4egory-stgall.html