Modestus (bishop of Trier)
Saint Modest (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.
Modest | |
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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 |
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
- Diocese of Trier at GCatholic.org
- Friedrich Pfeiffer: In Modestus. Biographic-bibliographic church encyclopedia (BBKL). Volume 19, Bautz, Nordhausen 2001. ISBN 3-88309-089-1, p.980-981.
- St Modestus.
- Modestus.
External links
- Modest at Patron Saints Index
- 24 February saints at St. Patrick's Church
- San Modesto di Treviri, Vescovo
- Diocese of Trier at GCatholic.org.
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