ST MAGNERICUS, BISHOP OF TRIER - 25 JULY

 

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Saints celebrated on the 25th of July

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SAINT MAGNERICUS, BISHOP OF TRIER

Saint Magnericus (6th century) was the disciple and successor in the Archbishopric of Treves [Trier] of Saint Nicetius, whom he voluntarily attended into exile when that holy prelate was unjustly banished by King Clothair. 

King Sigebert, son of Clothair, recalled the Saint and, on the death of Nicetius, Saint Magnericus was unanimously elected in his place (A.D. 566). 

ARCHBISHOP OF TREVES

His virtues and learning brought him into universal esteem. 

He received many marks of the Royal favour from Kings Sigebert and Childeric, and obtained from the latter the release of Theodore, Bishop of Marseilles, wrongfully accused and cast into prison. 

HE DEDICATED SEVERAL CHURCHES TO ST MARTIN OF TOURS

Saint Magnericus was a good friend of Saint Gregory of Tours, and specially devoted to Saint Martin of Tours, the popular Saint of his age. He dedicated to St Martin several churches and a famous Benedictine Abbey.

St Magnericus died before the end of the sixth century. His Life was written by Abbot Eberwin.

From The Book of Saints, 1921, by the Monks of Ramsgate

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Magnericus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.