Vincent Madelgarus

Vincent Madelgarus

Saint Vincent Madelgarus (born in Strépy, Belgium, year unknown, died 677 in Soignies, Belgium) was a Benedictine monk who established two monasteries in Hainaut : one at Hautmont (now in France) and the other at Soignies.

Madelgarus was sent by Dagobert I to Ireland. His wife was Waltrude.

References

[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=2000 Madelgarus' page at Catholic.org]


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