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Martin of Braga

c. 520–580 · 6th century · Also known as Martin of Dumio

Martin of Braga was a monk from Pannonia who settled in Gallaecia in the 550s, founded the monastery of Dumio and became archbishop of Braga. He is credited with converting the Suebi from Arianism to Catholicism and presided over the Second Council of Braga in 572. His writings include the sermon De correctione rusticorum against rural paganism.

Martin of Braga
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Kingdom of the Suebi

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