He was born in 580AD in Metz, France. During his life he converted from an advisor to the Roman army, to becoming a monk and then Bishop of Metz.

St Arnou died in 640AD where after the citizens of Metz ceremoniously returned his body home. During this journey a miracle happened. At an ale house in the town of Champiguelle, the tired porters carrying his coffin received a mug of ale that never ran dry.

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