Vigilius of Trent was a Roman-born bishop who served as the first leader of the church in Trento. Born into a patrician family, he received his education in Athens and was a contemporary of John Chrysostom. After being appointed to his see around 380, he worked to establish the local Christian community by founding thirty parishes and the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. His ministry also included preaching in nearby regions such as Verona and Brescia.