Maximinus of Aix

Saint Maximinus of Aix (French: Maximin d'Aix) was the (legendary) first bishop of Aix-en-Provence in the 1st century. According to his legend, he was the steward of the family at Bethany and one of the seventy-two disciples of Jesus. He accompanied Lazarus, Martha and Mary on their flight. He began the evangelisation of Aix-en-Provence together with Mary Magdalene. He was visited by Saint and strengthened his faith. He is traditionally named as the builder of the first church on the site of the present Aix Cathedral. Sidonius (Saint Sidoine) succeeded him as bishop of Aix.

Maximinus of Aix

Saint Maximinus of Aix (French: Maximin d'Aix) was the (legendary) first bishop of Aix-en-Provence in the 1st century. According to his legend, he was the steward of the family at Bethany and one of the seventy-two disciples of Jesus. He accompanied Lazarus, Martha and Mary on their flight. He began the evangelisation of Aix-en-Provence together with Mary Magdalene. He was visited by Saint and strengthened his faith. He is traditionally named as the builder of the first church on the site of the present Aix Cathedral. Sidonius (Saint Sidoine) succeeded him as bishop of Aix.