About Saint Modoald
Lived 550 – 645 (aged 94–95). Saint Modoald was a catholic priest.
Saint Modoald, also spelled Moduald, was the Frankish archbishop of Trier from 626 to 645. He is the patron saint of the Reichsabtei Helmarshausen and his liturgical feast is on 12 May.
Modoald was born in Aquitaine, the son of Arnulf, later Bishop of Metz.
He had been at the Court of the Merovingian King Dagobert I, when the King had him made Archbishop of Trier.
Modoald established the community of Saint-Symphorien, on the Moselle; and placed it under the supervision of his sister Saint Severa.
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Who was Saint Modoald?
Roman Catholic bishop
When was Saint Modoald born?
Saint Modoald was born in 550 in Flemish Brabant.
When did Saint Modoald die?
Saint Modoald died on 12 May 645.
What was Saint Modoald's occupation?
Saint Modoald was a catholic priest.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saint Modoald. https://biography.guide/saint-modoald/
MLA: "Saint Modoald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saint-modoald/.
Chicago: "Saint Modoald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saint-modoald/.
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