About Germanus of Normandy
Germanus of Normandy was a presbyter.
Germanus of Normandy, also known as Germanus the Scot , is a Christian saint venerated especially in Normandy. He was a disciple of Germanus of Auxerre, from whom he took his baptismal name.
In iconography he is frequently represented with a wheel, representing the legend that he crossed the English Channel on a wheel and arrived in Normandy near Flamanville, or with a dragon, representing the legend that he killed a seven-headed dragon at Trou Baligan in the Cotentin.
His aid is invoked for the relief of fevers and for illnesses of children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Germanus of Normandy?
5th-century Christian saint
When did Germanus of Normandy die?
Germanus of Normandy died in 480 in Saint-Germain-sur-Bresle.
What was Germanus of Normandy's occupation?
Germanus of Normandy was a presbyter.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Germanus of Normandy
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Germanus of Normandy. https://biography.guide/germanus-of-normandy/
MLA: "Germanus of Normandy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/germanus-of-normandy/.
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