Saint Germanus of Besançon
The third bishop of Besançon in the 3rd century, Germain came from a noble Gallo-Roman family. After serving his diocese with zeal and crafting sacred…
First name and chronology
Germain
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Germain, between 224 and 1850; the most famous is Saint Germanus, celebrated on May 2nd.
Chronology of the name Germain
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 224-259 Saint Germanus of Besançon The third bishop of Besançon in the 3rd century, Germain came from a noble Gallo-Roman family. After serving his diocese…
- 401-500 Saint Germanus of Auxerre (Confessor) A former high-ranking Roman official and Duke of Auxerre, Germain was miraculously chosen to succeed Saint Amator. He be…
- 401-500 Saint Germanus of Scotland The son of a Scottish lord baptized by Saint Germanus of Auxerre, this prelate evangelized Frisia, Germany, and Spain be…
- 565-600 Saint Germain of Paris Born in Autun and trained in monastic life, Germain became abbot of Saint-Symphorien before being called to the bishopri…
- 601-700 Saint Germanus of Granfelden and Saint Randoald Germain, son of a senator who became abbot of Granfeld, and his disciple Randoald were martyred in 670. They opposed the…
- 906-1000 Saint Germain of Montfort Born in Belgium in the 10th century, Germain was the tutor of Saint Bernard of Menthon before becoming a Benedictine mon…
- 1850-1850 Germano Ruopollo The Venerable Germano Ruopollo (1850-1909), born Vincenzo Ruoppolo, was an Italian Passionist priest. A brilliant mind, …
All records linked to Germain
Saint Germanus of Auxerre (Confessor)
A former high-ranking Roman official and Duke of Auxerre, Germain was miraculously chosen to succeed Saint Amator. He became a rigorous ascetic and a …
Saint Germanus of Scotland
The son of a Scottish lord baptized by Saint Germanus of Auxerre, this prelate evangelized Frisia, Germany, and Spain before returning to Normandy. He…
Saint Germain of Paris
Born in Autun and trained in monastic life, Germain became abbot of Saint-Symphorien before being called to the bishopric of Paris by King Childebert.…
Saint Germanus of Granfelden and Saint Randoald
Germain, son of a senator who became abbot of Granfeld, and his disciple Randoald were martyred in 670. They opposed the violence of Duke Boniface, wh…
Saint Germain of Montfort
Born in Belgium in the 10th century, Germain was the tutor of Saint Bernard of Menthon before becoming a Benedictine monk at Savigny and then at Tallo…
Germano Ruopollo
The Venerable Germano Ruopollo (1850-1909), born Vincenzo Ruoppolo, was an Italian Passionist priest. A brilliant mind, teacher, and archaeologist, he…
Saint Germanus
A Scottish missionary and bishop, Saint Germain was martyred in Gaul. His relics, initially kept at Saint-Germain-sur-Bresle, were transferred to Ribe…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Germain's feast day?
The feast of Germain is celebrated on May 2nd, in memory of Saint Germanus.
How many saints are named Germain?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Germain, including Saint Germanus, Saint Germanus, Saint Germain, Saint Germanus of Auxerre and Saint Germanus of Scotland.
Who is the most famous saint named Germain?
The most famous saint named Germain is Saint Germanus.