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Saint Vitonus (died 525) also called Vanne or Vaune became a monk as a young man and was made Bishop of Verdun c.500. Vitonus converted all the pagan residents in the area and was known for performing miracles.Vitonus also founded a college for priests and the Benedictine abbey of Lorraine which served as the community of the Congregation of St. Vanne was later dedicated to him.