Saint Severinus of Noricum
A hermit from the East who came to Noricum in the 5th century, Severinus became the protector of the populations facing barbarian invasions after the …
First name and chronology
Severin
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Severin, between 422 and 600; the most famous is Saint Severinus, celebrated on January 8th.
Chronology of the name Severin
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 422-482 Saint Severinus of Noricum A hermit from the East who came to Noricum in the 5th century, Severinus became the protector of the populations facing …
- 442-507 Saint Severinus of Agaune Abbot of the monastery of Agaune in Valais in the 5th century, Severinus was famous for his holiness and miracles. Summo…
- 470-525 Saint Severinus Boethius A universal scholar and minister to King Theodoric, Boethius was a model of the Christian statesman, combining ancient w…
- 501-600 Saint Severinus of Château-Landon Saint Severinus is a 6th-century saint whose memory is linked to the Abbey of Château-Landon. His life, marked by miracl…
All records linked to Severin
Saint Severinus of Agaune
Abbot of the monastery of Agaune in Valais in the 5th century, Severinus was famous for his holiness and miracles. Summoned to the court of Clovis, he…
Saint Severinus Boethius
A universal scholar and minister to King Theodoric, Boethius was a model of the Christian statesman, combining ancient wisdom with the Catholic faith.…
Saint Severinus of Château-Landon
Saint Severinus is a 6th-century saint whose memory is linked to the Abbey of Château-Landon. His life, marked by miracles, was written by his discipl…
Saint Severinus of Bordeaux (and Cologne)
Bishop of Cologne and later of Bordeaux, Saint Seurin is at the heart of a historical debate regarding the unique identity of a single prelate having …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Severin's feast day?
The feast of Severin is celebrated on January 8th, in memory of Saint Severinus.
How many saints are named Severin?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Severin, including Saint Severinus, Boethius, Saint Severinus, Saint Severinus and Saint Severinus.
Who is the most famous saint named Severin?
The most famous saint named Severin is Saint Severinus (5th century).