Saint Goeric of Metz

statue of Saint Goéry with the crown of the Counts of Aquitaine at his feet; 18th century, artist unknown; church of Saint-Maurice d'épinal, Vosges, France; swiped from Wikimedia CommonsAlso known as

  • Abo
  • Abbo
  • Abbone
  • Goerico
  • Goericus
  • Goëry
  • Goéry

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Nephew of Saint Arnulf of Metz. Married and father of two daughters, both of whom became nuns, and one of whom is Saint Precia of Epinal. Member of the court of King Dagobert. He was blind for a while, but miraculously healed. Priest, ordained in 627. Bishop of Metz, France.

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  • “Saint Goeric of Metz“. CatholicSaints.Info. 27 January 2024. Web. 29 March 2024. <>