St Modoald was the archbishop of Trier born in the 6th century AD in Aquitaine, France and died in 640 AD in Germany. We celebrate his feast day on May 12 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Modoald of Trier Biography |
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Date of Birth | 6th century |
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Place of Birth | Aquitaine, France |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
Profession | Bishop |
Place of Work | Germany |
Date of Death | 640 AD |
Place of Death | Germany |
Feast Day | May 12 |
Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Modoald of Trier was the son of Arnulf and the brother of Saint Severa of Saint Gemma. He was an uncle to Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, Saint Begga of Ardenne and Saint Modesta of Trier.
Modoald spent most of his life in close contact with the Merovingian kings and became advisor to King Dagobert I of the Franks.
In 628 Modoald became bishop of Trier in Germany. King Dagobert I, at whose court he was, assigned him to the episcopal diocese of Trier even at a young age, but this did not prevent the young bishop from reproaching the sovereign for the immorality of the Frankish royal court.
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