Saint Nicetius of Trier

Also known as
Nicetus of Trier
Memorial
5 December
Profile
Monk at Limoges. Abbot. Bishop of Trier in 532. Stood against the Frankish barbarians. Excommunicated King Theudebert I and King Clotaire. Exiled by Clotaire. Reformed the clergy in his see, restoring discipline and stamping out clerical vice. Rebuilt the cathedral. Founded a clerical school. Fought heresy.
Born
at Auvergne
Died
c.566 of natural causes
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