Modesta of Trier (d. about 680)

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Modesta of Trier (d. about 680)

Saint. Died around 680; niece of Ida of Nivelles ; cousin of St. Gertrude of Nivelles (626–659).

Modesta of Trier founded the monastery of Horren, at Trier, in the buildings of the ancient public granary (borreum). Her feast day is October 6.

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