Goeric of Metz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Goeric of Metz |
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| Bishop of Metz | |
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| In Office | 627-643 |
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| Died | September 19, 643 |
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| Feast day | September 19 |
Goeric of Metz (who died on September 19, 643 AD) was an important leader in the Christian church. He was also known by other names like Abbo I of Metz or Gury of Metz. He served as a bishop of Metz, which is a high-ranking church official. Today, he is honored as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic faiths.
Life of Goeric
Goeric was a married man and had two daughters. One day, he regained his eyesight at a church called St. Stephen's in Metz. After this amazing event, he decided to join the church as a clergyman.
Becoming a Priest and Bishop
Goeric became a priest. He was ordained, or officially made a priest, by Arnulf of Metz. Arnulf was an important bishop himself. In the year 627, Goeric took over from Arnulf and became the new bishop of Metz.
His Work as Bishop
As bishop, Goeric did many important things. He moved the special remains, or relics, of his predecessor Arnulf to the Church of the Apostles. He also built a large church called Great St. Peter's.
He also built a place for his two daughters, Precia and Victorina. This was a monastery in a town called Epinal. A monastery is a community where people live a religious life. Goeric was also a close friend of Dagobert I, who was a king at that time.
His Death and Legacy
Goeric passed away in 643 AD. His special day, or feast day, is celebrated every year on September 19. Many years later, in the 900s, his relics were moved from Saint-Symphorien to Epinal. This event is remembered on April 15 in the local Calendar of Saints.
