Maximilian of Lorch was a third-century bishop and missionary who operated within the Roman province of Noricum. Born in Celeia, he traveled to Rome as an adult, where he was commissioned by Pope Sixtus II to spread the Christian faith in Lauriacum. During his ministry, he established the church in Lorch. His life ended when he was executed by the Roman Prefect under Emperor Numerian for refusing to renounce his faith or offer sacrifices to pagan deities.