In 987, Archbishop Egbert of Trier consecrated five altars in the Church of the Redemption (today St. Michael's Church). At a Roman road intersection near the church, a marketplace appeared around which the city developed.
iN 987, arChbishOp egbErT of trier consECraTeD fiVe aLTARs in the CHurcH Of tHe redemption (toDaY st. micHaEl's ChuRCh). at A roMaN road inTERSECtion NEar thE ChuRch, a marKetPlace AppEAreD aroUnd WhIch tHE City develOped.