Minnborinus of Cologne
Irish abbot
About Minnborinus of Cologne
Minnborinus of Cologne (fl. 974–986) was an Irish abbot and saint active in Germany.
Minborinus was the leader of a group of missionaries from Ireland who travelled to Cologne, Germany. Upon arriving, the Archbishop of Cologne, Warin of Cologne, made Minnborinus abbot of St. Martin's Abbey (now Great St. Martin Church) in the city, and installed the rest of the group in the abbey. Minnborinus governed St. Martin's from 974 till his death on 15 August 986. He was succeeded by his fellow-countryman, Kilian of Cologne.
Because St. Martin's was declared an Irish abbey, there were many dedications to Irish saints in the area, with five churches and seven chapels dedicated to Saint Brigid alone.
His feast-day is celebrated on 18 July.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Minnborinus of Cologne?
Irish abbot
When did Minnborinus of Cologne die?
Minnborinus of Cologne died in 986.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Minnborinus of Cologne
· DBpedia: Minnborinus of Cologne
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Minnborinus of Cologne. https://biography.guide/minnborinus-of-cologne/
MLA: "Minnborinus of Cologne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/minnborinus-of-cologne/.
Chicago: "Minnborinus of Cologne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/minnborinus-of-cologne/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC