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Magneric

Roman Catholic bishop · Religious Figures · Died 596

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.

Magneric is read about 3 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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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".

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Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
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Died 596