The greatness of his work and its difficulties, the glory of the gospel he preached, and his own limited education were used of the Spirit to work in him a profound humility. He was no proud prelate of the same ilk as Augustine of Canterbury, wrongly credited by some for first bringing Christianity to Britain. The honesty and purity of Patrick's soul shine through his works. He was a simple follower of Christ labouring on behalf of His God.
Sa panahong ito si Maurus ay naging archbishop ng Mainz, at nagpasya nang patahimikin minsanan at magpakailanman ang paring si Gotteschalk. Ipinatawag niya ang synod ng Mainz (or Mayence) na magtipon noong Oktubre 1, 848, na sa synod na ito ay naroon din ang emperador na Aleman.