Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Germanus of Paris
Introduction
He was born in Autun in Burgundy, became a monk and priest, and then abbot of the monastery of Saint Symphorien in Autun. Under King Childebert, a Frank, Germanus became bishop of Paris. He was noted for his interest in relics and was known as a healer. He died in Paris in 576.
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
May 28
Notes
This is his death 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 (doubtful) |
| St Germains, hospital/settlement, Tranent | St Germains (doubtful) |
| St Germains, New Kilpatrick | St Germains (doubtful) |
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