Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Germanus of Man
Other names
Garmon of Man, German of Man
Introduction
Much about Germanus of Man is conjectural and there is considerable confusion with Germanus of Auxerre. He is alleged to have been born in Brittany around 410, lived in Wales in the monastery of Brioc and Illtud, met Patrick in Britain and became bishop of Man around 466.
Gender
Male
Territory or Ethnicity (broad)
British
Related Saints
Belongs to the group Germanus (ns) (certain)
Related Personal Names
Name
Germanus (certain)
Feast days
Day of Year
July 3
Notes
This is his feast in Man
Day of Year
July 31
Notes
Confusion with Germanus of Auxerre may account for this date.
Day of Year
Oct 1
Notes
Confusion with Germanus of Auxerre may account for this date.
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 (maybe) |
| St Germains, hospital/settlement, Tranent | St Germains (maybe) |
| St Germains, New Kilpatrick | St Germains (doubtful) |
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