Theodoric of Reims
Theodoric von Reims (* 5th century in France, † July 1, 533 in Mont d'Or near Reims ) is a Catholic saint whose feast day is celebrated on July 1 .
The French name is Thierry (to "Theoderich", "Theodericus", French also "Théodéric"). Bearers of the German first name Dietrich or Dirk can celebrate name day on July 1st .
St. Theodoric renounced worldly life on the day of his planned wedding, became a disciple of Remigius of Reims and a cleric and later retired to the monastery of St. Bartholomew on the Mont d'Or near Reims, of which he was the first abbot . He died on July 1, 533 in Mont d'Or.
Saint Dietrich is the patron saint against fever and patron saint of the city of Reims.
Presentation: as abbot; Attribute : Eagle who, according to legend, showed him the place where he was supposed to found the monastery.
literature
- Ekkart Sauser : Theoderich (Dietrich) of Reims. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 21, Bautz, Nordhausen 2003, ISBN 3-88309-110-3 , Sp. 1484.
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| SURNAME | Theodoric of Reims |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Catholic abbot and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | France |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 1, 533 |
| Place of death | Mont d'Or near Reims |