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In ancient times Metz, then known as Divodurum, was the capital of the Celtic Mediomatrici, and at the beginning of the Christian era was already occupied by the Romans. As the junction of several military roads, and as a well-fortified town, it soon became of great importance. One of the last strongholds to surrender to the Germans, it survived the attacks of the Huns, and finally passed, about the end of the fifth century, through peaceful negotiations into the hands of the Franks. Theodorick of Austrasia chose it in 511 as his residence; the reign of Queen Brunhild reflected great splendour on the town. Though the first Christian churches were to be found outside the city, the existence in the fifth century of the oratory of St. Stephen within the city walls has been fully proved. In the beginning of the seventh century the oldest monastic establishments were those of St. Glossinde and St. Peter.
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Metz, with headquarters in Zirndorf, Germany, is an owner-operated company that has been designing and manufacturing high-quality products in Germany for 65 years. The company's foundation for future growth is it's three operating divisions: Consumer Electronics, Photo Electronics and Plastics Technology. With a special focus on customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Metz specializes in flexibly meeting the needs of this local customer base. Metz' consumer electronics products are exclusively distributed through a proprietary network of specialized dealer-installers. Named the "Number One partners for specialized dealers" for the last 17 years, Metz is committed to continuously delivering products on the cutting-edge of consumer technology. Metz continues this tradition with its new generation of Flat TVs, Slim 100Hz CRT TVs and Classic 100Hz CRT TVs.
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Metz has retained numerous traces of the Roman era which made it one of the centres of the Empire. Remains can be seen in the citys Museums or in certain places in the city like Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnains, the oldest church in France, dating back to the 4th century.
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The recognition by the empire of the surrender of Metz to France came at the conclusion of the Peace of Westphalia. By the construction of the citadel (1555-62) the new government secured itself against the citizens, who were discontented with the turn of events. Important internal changes soon took place. In place of the Paraiges stood the authority of the French king, whose representative was the governor. The head-alderman, now appointed by the governor, was replaced (1640) by a Royalist Mayor. The aldermen were ... appointed by the governor and henceforth drawn from the whole body of burgesses; in 1633 the judgeship passed to the Parliament.
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The present Diocese of Metz comprising the District of Lorraine covers an area of 2400 square miles and on 1 December, 1905, numbered 533,389 Catholics, 74,167 Protestants, 1060 Dissenters, and 7165 Jews. The see is divided into 4 archdiaconates, and 36 archpresbyterates; in 1910 it contained 641 parishes besides 73 missions; 893 secular, and 36 regular, priests. The bishop has 3 vicars-general. The Cathedral Chapter consists of 9 titular and 24 honorary canons. The diocesan institutions are the seminary for priests at Metz with 10 professors, the small seminary at Montigny near Metz, the cathedral school of St. Arnulf at Mets, and St. Augustine's Institute at Bitach. The following orders and congregations had houses in 1910 in the diocese: the Conventuals, 1 house with 7 fathers, and 7 brothers; the Franciscans, 1 house, 4 fathers, and 6 brothers; the Redemptorists, 1 house, 11 fathers, and 4 brothers; the Fathers of the Holy Ghost, 1 house, 5 fathers, and 13 brothers; the Christian Brothers, 2 houses, and 20 brothers; the Brothers of Mercy, 3 houses, and 13 brothers.
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The conglomeration of Metz is situated at the crossroads of two main roads running from the Mediterranean to the North Sea (A31) and from Paris to Eastern Europe (A4). The railway network makes all European great cities easily accessible. With the arrival of the ´High Speed Train' (TGV) in 2007, travel time to Paris will be reduced to about 90 minutes and the eastward link will be consolidated. In terms of freight traffic, the largest marshalling railway yard in France is situated in the conglomeration. The airports of Metz-Nancy-Lorraine, Luxembourg and Saarbrucken represent the main European and international connections. With regard to waterways, Metz is traversed by the canalized 'Moselle' river, the main French river port for cereals.
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