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.
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 |
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- ^ 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
edit- 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.