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 .
Troparion
As a rule of faith and model of tenderness, and teacher of abstinence hath the reality shewn thee unto thy flock; there withal hast thou acquired by humility greatness, by poverty riches; O father hierarch Germanus, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion
O divine thunder, spiritual trumpet, planter of faith and cutter off of heresies, great favourite of the Trinity, hierarch Germanus, standing with the angels before God do ever and unceasingly pray for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
