Valerius of Trèves
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Saint Valerius of Trier | |
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| Feast | January 29 |
Saint Valerius of Treves (†320) was a semi-legendary
Legend
According to an ancient legend, St. Valerius was a follower of
They came to the
Valerius was bishop for fifteen years and was succeeded by Maternus, who had in the meantime founded the dioceses of
Traditions
In medieval times the foundation of a diocese was often referred to as early a date as possible, in order thereby to increase its reputation, perhaps also its rights. In time, especially through the ravages of the Normans, the more reliable earlier accounts were lost. When at a later period the lives of primitive holy founders, e. g. the saints of ancient Trier, came to be written anew, the gaps in tradition were filled out with various combinations and fanciful legends. In this way there originated in the monastery of St. Matthias near Trier the famous chronicle of Trier, the
Notes
- ^ a b Meier, Gabriel. "St. Eucharius", in Charles Herbermann (ed.) (1909). The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5. New York: Robert Appleton Company. p. 594.
- ^ Monks of Ramsgate. "Valery". Book of Saints, 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 29 December 2016
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Saint Eucharius”. New Catholic Dictionary. CatholicSaints.Info. 8 December 2012
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "St. Eucharius". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
