About Florinus of Remüs
Lived 650 – 856. Florinus of Remüs was a priest.
Florinus of Remüs (died 856 AD), also known as Florin, Florian of Chur, Florinus of Matsch, and Florinus of Vinschgau, is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, particularly in the dioceses of Chur, Bolzano-Brixen, Vaduz, and in the Rhineland.
History Little is known of his life, as there is no early vita. Florinus may have been the son of an Anglo-Saxon man and Jewish woman, who converted to Christianity and had settled at Matsch (Mazia) in the Vinschgau Valley on their way back from a pilgrimage to Rome.
Florinus received his education from a priest at Unterengadin, where he was also ordained.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Florinus of Remüs?
9th-century Christian saint
When was Florinus of Remüs born?
Florinus of Remüs was born in 650 in Mals.
When did Florinus of Remüs die?
Florinus of Remüs died in 856.
What was Florinus of Remüs's occupation?
Florinus of Remüs was a priest.
Sources & further reading
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