Baring-Gould’s sources: Gallican Martyrologies. Modern Roman Martyrology. Authority: — Mention by Gregory of Tours, his contemporary and acquaintance, in his History of the Franks.] S. Salvius, called in French Sauve, was born of a noble Gallic family. He became a monk, then abbot, and finally enclosed himself in his cell, after a solemn leave-taking of his brethren. After a while he fell ill, and sank into a cataleptic fit, which the brethren supposed was death, and they laid him out for burial. But suddenly a flush returned to his cheek, and his eyes opened. He rose from his pallet, and began to work with his hands as usual, and for three sept. io.) S- Theodard. 159 days ate nothing. In the meantime the curiosity of the brethren had mounted to the highest pitch 3 his mother came to see him, and at her persuasion he convoked the monks, and told them what had befallen him. His soul had gone to heaven, and he had seen an ineffable light 3 but a voice had cried, “ Let this man return to earth 3 he is necessary to the Church." And then Salvius found that he was again in the body.

After Salvius had related this vision his tongue became covered with pimples, and swelled so as to fill his mouth 3 he thought it was a punishment for having told what had befallen him.

Gregory of Tours [bishop and historian of the Franks (d. 594)] assures us that he heard this strange story from the mouth of Salvius himself. Towards the end of a.d. 574, Salvius was elected Bishop of Albi 3 and in time of plague, he ministered with the utmost devotion to his people. He also released slaves whenever he had the opportunity, and sent them back to their homes.