Saint Romaric
- Also known as
- Romaricus
- Memorial
- 8 December
- Profile
- Merovingian noble, Lord of Austrasia, and part of the court of King Clotaire II.
Married layman.
Converted by Saint Amatus.
Monk at Luxeuil, France.
Founded the convent and monastery of Habendum at Remiremont (Romarici mons) and served as prior with Amatus as abbot.
Romaricus became abbot in 623, a position he held 30 years.
His two daughters, a grandson and a granddaughter all joined the houses under his leadership.
Friend of Saint Arnulf of Metz.
- Died
- 653 of natural causes while on a mission to the Frankish court to petition for Dagobert to have the throne
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Additional Information
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Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Catholic Online
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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