St. Ursmar of Lobbes Biography
St. Ursmar of Lobbes Profile. Born: 640 in Belgium, Europe. Worked in Belgium. Died: 713 in Lobbes, Belgium. Feast Day is celebrated on April 18.
St. Ursmar of Lobbes 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 | 640 |
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| Country of Birth | Belgium of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Monk, Missionary bishop |
| Place of Work | Belgium |
| Date of Death | 713 |
| Place of Death | Lobbes, Belgium |
| Feast Day | April 18 |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Ursmar was a bishop-abbot of Lobbes. It was assumed he born, towards the middle of the 7th Century, perhaps on 27 July 644. In Fontanelle, Belgium. History tells us the Saint Ursma before his birth announced his coming into the world. His mother saw a vision of the future greatness of his son.
In 670 Saint Ursmar was ordained a priest by Sant’Amando. He was active during his priesthood spreading the Gospel message among the pagans in the areas of Fagne and Thiérache.
Saint Ursmar went on a pilgrimage to Rome, equipped with letters and licenses addressed to Pope Sergius I to receive him. He undertook many missionary apostolic journeys where he founded several monasteries. In 711, Saint Ursmar earn the title of the abbot of Lobbes.
Death
St. Ursmar died in 713 in Lobbes, Belgium of natural causes.
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