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Saint Germanus (born 378, died 31st July 488)Feast day: 31st July
St. Germanus was elected Bishop of Auxerie, France, in 4l8 CE at the time that the Roman Empire was falling apart. He was twice sent to Britain to argue against the false teachings of Pelagius. On his second visit there was an attack by a group of pagan raiders, he encouraged the defenders to shout 'Alleluia' loudly. The attackers thought they were out numbered and ran away. |
St. Germans, from the air Photograph by © Steve Johnson |
St. Germanus taught St. Patrick (Patron Saint of Ireland) and founded a monastery and church at St. Germans, which came to serve as Cornwall's cathedral for many years. He also visited the shrine of St. Alban's to pray. |
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The church at St. Germans Photograph © FreeFoto.com |
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