Firminus from Mende
Firminus von Mende († around 402 in Banassac ) was a missionary and bishop of the late 4th century in Gévaudan .
Lore
The current mediaeval sources contain no information on Firminus. According to regional tradition, he was bishop in the area of the Gabalier , a Celtic tribe in the area of today's city of Mende in the Lozère department . Possibly he was one of the successors of Privatus von Mende , he was distinguished by his strength of faith and education.
Firminus is possibly identical with Firminus of Amiens or his successor in office Firmin the Younger. Originally located in Javols , the region's diocese was moved to Mimate , today's Mende , in the 10th century .
Adoration
Firminus is hardly venerated even in the region around Mende; his chimney-like tomb, rediscovered and examined in 1956, can be seen in the church of Banassac - but only the relief of a miter indicates a bishop buried here. His feast day is January 14th.
presentation
Medieval statues or other portraits of Firminus are not known.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Firminus from Mende |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop in Gévaudan |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | at 402 |
| Place of death | Banassac |