Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Germanus of Auxerre
Introduction
Germanus was sent from Auxerre by the bishops of Gaul to preach against the Pelagian heresy in Britain. He was of Romano - Gaulish background, a student of Roman law, and bishop of Auxerre from 418. He died in 448 in Ravenna. (ODS, 217)
Gender
Male
Territory or Ethnicity (broad)
Non-insular
Related Saints
Belongs to the group Germanus (ns) (certain)
Related Personal Names
Name
Germanus (certain)
Feast days
Day of Year
July 31
Notes
This is the day of his death (in Ravenna)
Day of Year
Oct 1
Notes
This is the feast of the translation of his body from Ravenna to Auxerre.
Saint in place-names
Names
| Place known as | Name (plus degree of certainty that this saint is commemorated here) |
| St Germains Loch, New Kilpatrick | St Germains Loch (probable) |
| St Germains, hospital/settlement, Tranent | St Germains (probable) |
| St Germains, New Kilpatrick | St Germains (certain) |
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