[1] Born into a noble family in Umbria around 620, Serenicus travelled to the province of Maine in 649 during the reign of the Merovingian king Clovis II with his brother, Serenidus, to live a life of contemplation and penance.

[3] At some point, Serenicus departed Saulges and began to live near a village in Orne near the Sarthe river.

He started accepting disciples and found a church dedicated to Martin of Tours and an accompanying monastery.

He ended up accepting a few disciples and built a church dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours and a monastic establishment.

[1] It is said that after a long journey Serenicus settled in Orne, where he experienced a miracle in answer to his prayer for water to quench his thirst.