About Paulinus of Trier
Lived 300 – 358. Paulinus of Trier was a catholic priest and bishop.
Saint Paulinus of Trier (died 358) was bishop of Trier and a supporter of St. Athanasius the Great in the conflict against Arianism. At the Synod of Arles he was targeted by the Arians, and was exiled to Phrygia, being effectively singled out by the Emperor Constantius II. He died in exile five years later, but his remains were returned to Trier in 395. His tomb is in the crypt of the city's St. Paulinus' Church, which was rededicated to him.
Paulinus was from Gascony and educated in the cathedral school at Poitiers. He travelled to Germany with Maximin of Trier, whom he succeeded as bishop.
Veneration He is a saint venerated by the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church. His feast day is on 31 August.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paulinus of Trier?
Roman Catholic bishop and saint
When was Paulinus of Trier born?
Paulinus of Trier was born in 300 in Aquitaine.
When did Paulinus of Trier die?
Paulinus of Trier died in 358 in Phrygia.
What was Paulinus of Trier's occupation?
Paulinus of Trier was a catholic priest and bishop.
Sources & further reading
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