Saint Germanus of Granfield

Also known as

• German

Memorial

• 21 February

Profile

Born to a wealthy senatorial family; educated by Saint Modoald of Trier. Spiritual student of Saint Arnulf of Metz. Monk of Münster-Granfel Abbey. Monk of Remiremont Abbey. Monk of Luxeuil Abbey. Spiritual student of Saint Waldebert. Priest. Abbot of Granfield Abbey, Val Moutier, Switzerland where he worked with Saint Randoald. Martyred for interceding with local authorities on behalf of the poor.

Born

• Trier, Germany

Died

• c.677

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation

Additional Information

• Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
• Lives of the Saints, by Father Alban Butler
• Our Sunday Visitor’s Encyclopedia of Saints

MLA Citation

• “Saint Germanus of Granfield“. Saints.SQPN.com. 20 February 2013. Web. 19 June 2013. <>