Gothic Christianity - Church Figures

Church Figures

  • Theophilus, possible predecessor of Wulfila
  • Wulfila, or Ulfilas, first bishop of the Goths and bible translator.
  • Auxentius of Durostorum, Wulfila's adopted son, and later bishop of Milan.

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