Patiens of Lyon, who was bishop around 450 AD, built a new cathedral, dedicated to Saint Stephen. Later, in the seventh century, a baptistery dedicated to Saint John was constructed as an accessory building to the church.
The bishop of Lyon, Patiens, around 450 AD, built a new cathedral in honor of Saint Stephen. Subsequently, in the seventh century, a baptistery in honor of Saint John was constructed adjacent to the church.