About Castor of Karden
Castor of Karden was a German catholic priest.
Saint Castor of Karden was a priest and hermit of the 4th century who is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. Castor was a pupil of Maximinus of Trier around 345 AD, and was ordained as a priest by Maximinus. Like his teacher, Castor may have come from the region of Aquitaine.
Veneration By the year 791 AD, there was already a reliquary dedicated to Castor, which was translated to the Paulinuskirchen at Karden. In 836, the relics were translated to what became the Basilica of St. Castor at Koblenz by Archbishop Hetto of Trier.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Castor of Karden?
priest and hermit
When was Castor of Karden born?
Castor of Karden was born in Aquitaine.
When did Castor of Karden die?
Castor of Karden died in Treis-Karden.
What was Castor of Karden's occupation?
Castor of Karden was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Castor of Karden?
Castor of Karden was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Castor of Karden
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