Wermad Explained

Type:Bishop
Wermad
Bishop of Trier
Church:Catholic Church
Diocese:Electorate of Trier
Term:758/757–791
Birth Date:Unknown
Death Date:8 November 791

Wermad, Wiomad, Weomad, or Wiemad (Latin: Weomadus or Latin: Wiomagus) (died 791) was the Bishop of Trier from 757/8 until his death. He accompanied Charlemagne on his conquest of Italy in 774 and against the Avars. He was granted full autonomy over his diocese and the properties of the church of Trier received immunity from the jurisdiction of the local counts.

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