Germanus of Paris

Hierarch

Commemorated May 28

Our father among the saints Germanus of Paris , also Germain of Paris , was the Bishop of Paris from 536 to 576. He courageously sought, largely unsuccessfully, to end the civil strife and restrain the viciousness of the Frankish kings. He founded a monastery at Paris now known as Saint Germain-des-Pres. He is commemorated on May 28 .

Source: OrthodoxWiki