Romanus (Rouen)
Saint Romanus, statue at Rouen Cathedral
Romanus , French Saint Romain († October 23, 640 ) is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church .
He was Bishop of Rouen from 626 until his death in 640 . A legend according to which he should with the assistance of an executed offender the dragon Gargouille killed, the river Seine lived. This is the origin of the Privilège de St. Romain , a custom of releasing a prisoner every year in his memory.
Romanus is also venerated as the patron saint of merchants . His patronage festival is on the day of his death, October 23rd.
literature
- Johann Peter Kirsch : Sts._Romanus . In: Catholic Encyclopedia , Volume 13, Robert Appleton Company, New York 1912 (number 7).
- Historical hand dictionary, Volume 4, p.125
Web links
Commons : Saint Romain - collection of images, videos and audio files
| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| Hidulphe |
Bishop of Rouen 626–640 |
Ouen |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Romanus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Rouen and saint of the Roman Catholic Church |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 6th century or 7th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 23, 640 |