St Pirmin was a monk and missionary.
He was born in the 7th century AD in Aragon, Spain.
He died on November 3 753 AD in Germany.
We celebrate his feast day on November 3 every year in the Catholic Church.
| St Pirmin Biography | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 670 AD |
| Place of Birth | Aragon, Spain |
| Profession | Monk and Missionary |
| Date of Death | November 3 753 |
| Place of Death | Germany |
| Feast Day | November 3 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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St Pirmin Life History
St Pirmin was a monk following strong Irish monasticism influences. When Saracens invaded Spain, he fled to Germany where he restored several abbeys.
He rebuilt the Dissentis abbey after its destruction. He established and served as an abbot in Mittelzell Abbey, Germany.
Later, he was exiled to Alsace for political reasons and founded monasteries at Armorbach, Gengenbach, Neuweiler, and Wissembourg.
He may have worked with Saint Amor of Armorbach. He was appointed a regional bishop.
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