Name
Maximinus, bishop of Trier, ob. c. 347
Saint ID
S00465
Number in BH
BHL 5822-5827
Reported Death Not Before
345
Reported Death Not After
348
Gender
Male
Type of Saint
Bishops
| ID | Title | E00755 | Letter to Bishop Nicetius of Trier (eastern Gaul) from an abbot Florianus (Austrasian Letter 6), mentioning the veneration of *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 347, S00465) and *Paulinus (bishop of Trier, ob. 358, S00427). Written in Latin, probably in northern Italy, 548/552. | E00804 | Letter to Bishop Nicetius of Trier (eastern Gaul) from an Abbot Florianus (Austrasian Letter 5), asking him to pray that the deceased *Ennodius (bishop of Pavia, ob. 521, S00492), *Caesarius (bishop of Arles, ob. 542, S00491), and *Theodatus, Florianus' predecessor as abbot (S00563), will become patrons of the author in heaven, and that through their intercession he will gain the patronage of *Ambrose (bishop of Milan, ob. 397, S00490). Also contains an allusion to *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 347, S00465) and *Paulinus (bishop of Trier, ob. 358, S00427). Written in Latin, probably in northern Italy, 548/552. | E02015 | Gregory of Tours, in his Histories (1.37), writes of *Jacob (bishop of Nisibis, ob. c. 337/8, S00296) and the protection his prayers gave to his city; he also mentions the influence with God of *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 347, S00465). Written in Latin in Tours (north-west Gaul), 575/594. | E02279 | Gregory of Tours, in his Histories (8.12), recounts how Magneric, bishop of Trier, when praying on behalf of Bishop Theodore of Marseille in 585, did so at the tomb of *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. 347, S00465) in his church in Trier (north-east Gaul). Written in Latin in Tours (north-west Gaul), 585/594. | E02448 | Gregory of Tours writes the Glory of the Confessors, in Latin in Tours (north-west Gaul), 587/588. Overview entry. | E02749 | Gregory of Tours, in his Glory of the Confessors (91), recounts how *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. 347, S00465) punished two perjurers at his tomb in Trier (north-east Gaul): one was struck dead after swearing a false oath on the grave; the other was spared when he confessed just before swearing. Written in Latin in Tours (north-west Gaul), 587/588. | E02750 | Gregory of Tours, in his Glory of the Confessors (92), mentions the holy life of *Nicetius (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 567, S01305), and lists types of miracle at his grave in the church of *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. 347, S00465) in Trier (north-east Gaul): prisoners are freed, the possessed exorcised, the blind healed, and perjurers punished (so that none dare swear false oaths there). Written in Latin in Tours (north-west Gaul), 587/588. | E03513 | The will of the deacon Adalgyselus-Grimo of Verdun, of 634, leaves property to several churches and monasteries in the area around Verdun and Trier (both eastern Gaul), and a cash gift to the poor at the shrine of *Martin (ascetic and bishop of Tours, S00050). Includes references to churches or monasteries dedicated to *Agatha (virgin and martyr of Catania, S00794), *Peter (the Apostle, S00036), *Vitonus (bishop of Verdun, ob. c. 529, S01458), *Martin (ascetic and bishop of Tours, ob. 397, S00050), *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 347, S00465), and *George (soldier and martyr, S00259). Written in Latin in Verdun. | E05472 | Gregory of Tours, in his Life of *Nicetius (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 567, S01305), describes how, during the plague [of 543], the city of Trier (north-east Gaul) was saved from further disaster by three of its bishops: the living Nicetius, and two acting from their graves, *Eucharius (bishop of Trier, ob. 250/300, S00469) and *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 347, S00465). From Gregory's Life of the Fathers (17.4), written in Latin in Tours (north-west Gaul), 573/594. | E05477 | Gregory of Tours, in his Life of *Nicetius (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 567, S01305), recounts how Nicetius foretold his salvation, before dying and being buried in the church of *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 347, S00465) in Trier (north-east Gaul); miracles occur at his tomb. From Gregory's Life of the Fathers (17.6), written in Latin in Tours (north-west Gaul), 573/594. | E05855 | The Calendar of Willibrord, in its earliest version, records the feasts of various saints in May. Written in Latin at Echternach, Frisia (north-east Gaul), 703/710. | E06301 | Audoin's Latin Life of *Eligius (bishop of Noyon, ob. 660, S02032) is an exceptionally long text, describing the saint's life across two books. Book 1 outlines Eligius' career as a goldsmith and courtier, and includes a list of the shrines which he embellished. Book 2 tells of his activities as bishop of Noyon, with many miracles, including the discovery of lost saints' bodies; it concludes with his death and solemn burial, and a long list of posthumous miracles. Throughout the Life, Audoin stresses his close connections with Eligius. Written in Gaul, possibly in 660/86, with later additions and emendations. | E06895 | Will of Aredius of Limoges and his mother Pelagia, of 572, containing bequests to churches or oratories dedicated to *Martin (ascetic and bishop of Tours, ob. 397, S00050), *Medard (bishop of Vermand buried at Soissons, ob. c. 560, S00168), *Martialis (first bishop of Limoges, S01168), Hilary/Hilarius (bishop of Poitiers, ob. 367, S00183), *Maximinus (bishop of Trier, ob. c. 347, S00465), and *Julian (martyr of Brioude, S00035); the clauses of the will are placed under the protection of St Martin. Written in Latin in Limoges (western Gaul). |
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