The first bishop of Maastricht

Saint Servatios was the first bishop of Maastricht (Netherlands) and one of the first bishop of Tongeren (Belgium). He is Christian leader in the Low Countries and one of the Ice Saints. Saint Servatios was the bishop of Tongeren who played a role of some importance in the Roman empire and built a church in his hometown. Probably, he also built the chapel of Maastricht. His three basilicas - Our Lady in Tongeren, Our Lady Star of the Sea in Maastricht, and Saint Servatius in Maastricht - are among the most beautiful medieval monuments in the Low Countries.

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According to history, Saint Servatios was born in Armenia, (The Kingdom of Armenia existed from 189 BC. to 428 AD). He was buried in Maastricht after his death (died 13 May 384). The holy day of the first Christian leader of the Netherlands and Belgium is 13th of May.

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*The photos on this site are taken from various Internet resources,

including www.sintservaas.nl (Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius)

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