380-Born of Nobel parents.
Studied in Rome.
His rather pagan hunting habits shocked the Bishop of Auxerre (Gaul), for he used to hang the heads of his kills in the middle of Auxerre.
Educated as a lawyer in Rome.
Later like other aristocratic Gallo-Romans in the dark days of the collapse of the Roman empire Germanus was persuaded to become a Bishop.
Consecrated as Bishop by Bishop Amatre.
When he became in his turn Bishop of Auxerre, Germanus became so austere that he abstained from luxuries, even oil and salt. He treated his Wife like a Sister and slept on boards covered with ashes.
His miracles became so powerful that once when some people complained that their cocks would not crow, he blessed the chicken food and thereafter they crowed so much that they became a public nuisance.
418-At the time of the Pelagian heresy St Germanus came to England with St Lupus, Bishop of Troyes to prevent the spread of this heresy among the Romano-British Christians.
429-Germanus came and routed his richly dressed opponents and their numerous disciples near Verulamium (St Albans).
430-He lead the Britons to a military triumph over the heathen Saxons invaders called the "Alleluia Victory" This came about because he drew up the Britons and bade them shout Alleluia. The cry re- echoed from the sides of the valley and the noise caused the foe to flee, doubtless fearing an ambush of overwhelming strength. The valley where this happened has been identified with Maes-y-Gamon near Mold Flintshire.
448-Died at Ravenna (Italy). His body was brought to Auxerre for burial.