Servatius
Servatius is the Latin form of a saint’s name associated with the 4th-century Christian bishop of Tongeren in the region that is now Belgium. In Catholic tradition, he is honored as a key early figure in the Christianization of the Belgic Gaul region and as the bishop linked to the towns of Tongeren and Maastricht.
Historical details about Servatius are scarce and come mainly from hagiographies written in later centuries. He
A central element of his cult is the veneration of his relics. According to tradition, Servatius’ relics
In modern times, Servatius is remembered through the Basilica of Saint Servatius in Maastricht, as well as
See also: Basilica of Saint Servatius, Sint-Servaaskerk, Maastricht; Tongeren; Maastricht; Willibrord (regional hagiography and early Christian