Modestus (bishop of Trier)
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Modestus | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Trier | |
| Died | 489 |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregational Saint |
| Major shrine | St Matthias Church, Trier, Germany |
| Feast | 24 February |
Modestus (died 489) was bishop of Trier[1][2] when the Franks gained control over the city of Trier and he is considered a Pre-Congregational Saint.[3] His feast day is 24 February.
Despite the turmoil he lived through he died in Trier in 489 of natural causes and his relics are enshrined in the church Saint Matthias, Trier, Germany.[4]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Diocese of Trier at GCatholic.org
- ^ Friedrich Pfeiffer: In Modestus. Biographic-bibliographic church encyclopedia (BBKL). Volume 19, Bautz, Nordhausen 2001. Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value)., p.980-981.
- ^ St Modestus.
- ^ Modestus.
External links
[edit | edit source]- Modest at Patron Saints Index
- 24 February saints at St. Patrick's Church
- San Modesto di Treviri, Vescovo
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- ^ Diocese of Trier at GCatholic.org.