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St. Agrecius of Trier
January 13, Patriarch of Antioch.


Source: Catholic.org



Roman Martyrology: Saint Agrecius preceded Saint Maximinus as bishop of Trèves. Helped Saint Helena of Constantinople and procured the Holy Coat of Trier, which is said to be the seamless garment of Our Lord.

SHORT BIOGRAPHY

Born in Syrian. Friend and advisor to empress Saint Helena. Named bishop of Treves, Gaul (modern Trier, Germany) by Pope Sylvester I; served for 20 years. Attended the Council of Arles in 314. Built many churches in the diocese, and made provision for the Relics of Trier, which were collected by Saint Helena during her travels through the Holy Lands.

St. Athanasius came to Treves in around 335 and found Agrecius building many new parish churches. Agrecius also attracted saints and scholars to Treves or Trier. Sts. Maximus and Paulinus taught in the schools there. Agrecius served as bishop for twenty years.

Died on 335 of natural causes,



 








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