Saint Germanus of Granfield Biography
Saint Germanus of Granfield Profile. Born: N/A in Germany, Europe. Worked in Germany, Switzerland. Died: 677 AD in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on February 21.
Saint Germanus of Granfield Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | N/A |
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| Country of Birth | Germany in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Priests |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Germany, Switzerland |
| Date of Death | 677 AD |
| Place of Death | N/A |
| Feast Day | February 21 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
Biography
St. Germanus of Granfield was born to a wealthy family and was educated by St. Modoald of Trier. He was guided through in his Christian life by Saint Arnulf of Metz. He became a monk in Munster-Granfel Abbey then to Remiremont abbey and lastly Luxeuil abbey.
Germanus also became a spiritual student of St. Waldebert before becoming a priest. He later became the abbot of Granfield abbey in Switzerland where he worked with Saint Randoald. He was killed for interceding with the authorities on behalf of the poor.
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