Rufinian

Rufinianus was the second or third bishop of Bayeux, in the 5th century. According to tradition he was born at Rome, in the powerful family of the Ruffini, but this origin is very uncertain. It is not known when he came to Normandy. During his episcopate he is said to have contributed much to the evangelization of the diocese of Bayeux and he ordained the future Saint Lupus of Bayeux a deacon. At that ordination a companion of his named Stephen predicted that Lupus would be his successor. It is not known how long his episcopate lasted. He was buried in the church of Saint-⁠Exupère at Bayeux. He is commemorated on 5 September (the Russian source also gives 25 October), in the Western calendar (new style). A saint of the undivided Church, venerated locally.