Saint Memmius

Saint Memmius
Bishop
Died~300 AD
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Feast5 August

Saint Memmius (French: Menge, Meinge, Memmie) is venerated as the first bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne (now Châlons-en-Champagne), 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, Saint Poma, is also venerated as a saint.

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