Saint Modoald

Saint Modoald, also known as Romoald, was the Frankish archbishop of Trier from 626-645. He is the patron saint of the Reichsabtei Helmarshausen and his liturgical feast is on May 12.

Modoald was the son of Arnoald, Bishop of Metz. His sister was Itta, wife of Pippin of Landen. Saint Severa was another sister of Modoald. Modoald established the community of St. Symphorien, on the Moselle; and placed it under the supervision of Severa.