Gregory of Tours does not mention them,[3] nor does the Hieronymian Martyrology, which was revised before 600 at Auxerre or Autun.

"[4] On the other hand, one source calls only Sabinian a bishop;[5] and also states that they had been sent to Sens "by the Roman Pontiff to preach the Gospel, and they rendered illustrious that city by the martyrdom following their confession of faith.

[7] Another states that Savinian was killed with an axe at the spot now occupied by the crypt of the church at Sens dedicated to the two saints.

[8] One source writes that "the altar [of this church] is affirmed to be that upon which Saint Savinien was celebrating at the moment of his martyrdom.

"[8] At Chartres Cathedral, a stained glass window (number 17) depicts the two saints.