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Maximin of Trier

d. c. 346 · 4th century · Also known as Saint Maximin, Saint Maximin of Trier

Maximin of Trier (died c. 346) was Bishop of Trier from about 329 and is venerated as a saint. A firm opponent of Arianism, he sheltered Athanasius of Alexandria during his exile in Trier. The Benedictine abbey of Saint Maximin grew up around his tomb outside the city and became one of the richest monasteries of the Rhineland.

Maximin of Trier
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Imperial Abbey of Saint Maximin

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Maximin of Trier. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/maximin-of-trier
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