The beginnings of Orthodoxy in Germany are as romantic and mystical as the Germanic lands themselves. It is possible that Orthodoxy arrived in Germany as early as the beginning of the 3rd century, but due to divisions among the Germanic tribes, it is uncertain when and where Orthodoxy was accepted over Arianism and Gothic heresy.
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It is certain that by the time of Saint Afra, there were Orthodox Christians in Germania. In addition to our Holy Mother Afra, the following saints are owed a great debt:

Saint Afra
Saint Eucharius, First Bishop of Trier and his Deacon Valerius and the Subdeacon Maternus
Saint Valerius, Second Bishop of Trier
Saint Maternus of Cologne
Saint Agricius of Trier
Saint Palmatius and the eleven martyrs of Trier