Christian feast day: Chrodegang

Chrodegang was the Frankish Bishop of Metz from 742 or 748 until his death. He served as chancellor for his kinsman, Charles Martel. Chrodegang is claimed to be a progenitor of the Frankish dynasty of the Robertians. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.

March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 300 days remain until the end of the year.