Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

St. Primianus

Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025

1. St. Primianus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Gelebt um 300 n. Chr. Katakombenheiliger in Rom, Überführt nach Kemnath 1693. Schutzpatron der Stadt Kemnath und des Kemnather Landes.

English Translation:
Lived around 300 AD. Catacomb saint in Rome, transferred to Kemnath in 1693. Patron saint of the town of Kemnath and the Kemnath region.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1693.

Location. 49° 52.218′ N, 11° 53.181′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is at the intersection of Schulstraße and Bayreuther Str., on the left when traveling north on Schulstraße. The marker is located on a column along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schulstraße 41, Kemnath BY 95478, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Ehemaliges großes Kommunbrauhaus / Former Large Communal Brewery (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus) (about 150 meters away); Wolfgang Schmeltzl (about 150 meters away); Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Wolfgang Schmeltzl (about 180 meters away); St. Sebastian-Säule / St. Sebastian Column (about 180 meters away); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (about 180 meters away); Friedhofskirche St. Magdalena / Cemetery Church of St. Mary Magdalene (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.

Also see . . . Primianus of Larino. Wikipedia

Saint Primianus or Primianus of Larino (Italian: San Primiano or Primiano Martire) (d. 15 May 303 or 304) is the patron saint of Lesina, Apulia, in Italy. He is also joint patron saint, with Saint Pardus, of Larino in the province of Campobasso. His feast day is celebrated in both places on 15 May with fireworks and music, but 28 April is the date elsewhere.

(Submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

St. Primianus Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025

2. St. Primianus Statue and Marker

The view of the St. Primianus Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025

3. The view of the St. Primianus Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.