Saint Memmius
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Who was Saint Memmius?
Saint Memmius is venerated as the first bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne, and founder of the diocese. According to tradition, Memmius was a Roman citizen who was consecrated by Saint Peter and sent to Gaul to convert the people there to Christianity.
However, according to Flodoard, he was a contemporary of Saint Sixtus, bishop of Reims. Memmius' sister, Poma, is also venerated as a saint.
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