Saint Modoald of Trier

Also known as

  • Modoaldus
  • Modowald
  • Modowandus
  • Modwald
  • Romoald
  • Romoaldus

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Born to the nobility. Brother of Saint Severa of Saint Gemma. Uncle of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, Saint Begga of Ardenne and Saint Modesta of Trier. Counselor to King Dagobert I of the Franks. Bishop of Trier, Germany in 628. Attended the Council of Rheims. He spoke so strongly against the immorality of the Frankish royal court that King Dagobert was moved to personal conversion.

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MLA Citation

  • “Saint Modoald of Trier“. CatholicSaints.Info. 29 June 2018. Web. 27 February 2021. <>