Saint Adalbald of Ostrevant Biography
Saint Adalbald of Ostrevant Profile. Born: N/A in Belgium, Europe. Worked in Gascony, Belgium. Died: 651 AD in Gascony, Belgium. Feast Day is celebrated on February 2.
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Saint Adalbald of Ostrevant Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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Date of Birth |
N/A |
Country of Birth |
Belgium of Europe |
Matrimony/Holy Orders |
Saints who were Married |
Profession |
Served at the court |
Place of Work |
Gascony, Belgium |
Date of Death |
651 AD |
Place of Death |
Gascony, Belgium |
Feast Day |
February 2 |
Beatification |
Beatified by Pre-Congregation |
Canonization |
Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
Patron Saint of |
Parents of large families |
Saint Adalbald of Ostrevant Biography
Adalbald of Ostrevant was born in Flanders, Belgium. He is the son of Saint Gertrude the Elder and Duke of Douai, France. He worked in the courts of King Dagobert I and King Clovis II. While countering a rebellion in Gascony, he met Saint Rictrude of Marchiennes, daughter of Ernold and later married her. They fought constant rebellion from her family who were against his military incursion in their region. However, they were happy as a family. He was the father of Saint Clotsindis of Marchiennes, Saint Maurontius of Douai, Saint Eusebia of Hamage and Saint Adalsindis. Adalbald and her wife dedicated themselves and their resources to religious projects and caring for the poor.
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