Valerian (circa 450) was a classically educated Gallo-Roman aristocrat. The years of his birth and death are unknown, but he is believed to have been in attendance at the councils of Riez (439), Vaison (442), and Arles (455). In 460 Pope Leo named him bishop of the unified diocese of Cimiez and Nice. There are 20 sermons attributed to him, along with some of the writings in the biblical Book of Proverbs.
Quotes by Valerian…
One who rejects instruction is the foe of his own soul.
