Magneric of Trier was a Frankish bishop of Trier. He is a Catholic and Orthodox saint, with a feast day on July 25. Magneric was one of the first bishops with a Germanic name. He was a friend and admirer of Gregory of Tours, mentioned in his History of the Franks, and ordained St Géry, one of his disciples, who became bishop of Cambrai-Arras on the ascent of King Childebert II. Venantius Fortunatus described the Bishop as virtuous and charitable, and an "ornament of bishops".
Christian feast day: Magnerich of Trier
On July 25, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Magnerich of Trier. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of July 25, one of 455 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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