Falco of Maastricht
Dutch saint
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Saint Falco, sometimes: Falco of Maastricht or of Tongeren (died 512),[1] was according to tradition bishop of Maastricht from 495 until 512. He is also venerated as a Roman Catholic saint.
Died512
Tongeren or Maastricht, Kingdom of Francia
Tongeren or Maastricht, Kingdom of Francia
Saint Falco of Maastricht | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tongeren | |
| Died | 512 Tongeren or Maastricht, Kingdom of Francia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Anglican communion Lutheranism |
| Feast | February 20 |
In Medieval hagiography he is hardly noted. Yet, Falco is the first bishop of Maastricht, after Servatius, who is securely documented.[2] He is mentioned in an undated letter sent by Saint Remigius, in which Remigius complains about Falco usurping certain rights in Mouzon.[3] He allegedly attended the Council of Auvergne (535)[4] and the Fifth Council of Orléans.[5]
His feast day is February 20, which he shares with Eucharius I, traditionally his predecessor as bishop of Maastricht.