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Saint Germanus of Auxerre
Auxerre, France
Saint Germanus of Auxerre, also known as Germain of Auxerre, was born in the year 378 in Auxerre, France, to a noble Gallic family. He was the son of Rusticus and Germanilla and grew up in privilege. Germanus embarked on a journey of education, studying general subjects in Arles and Lyon in France.
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