Saint Gislenus

Also known as

• Apostle of Hainault
• Ghislain
• Guislain

Memorial

• 9 October

Profile

Frankish hermit. Lived in a forest in Hainault, Belgium. His reputation for holiness attracted many disciples for whom he built and governed an abbey, now known as Saint-Ghislain, near Mons, Belgium. Spiritual teacher of Saint Waltrude, Saint Lambert, and Saint Valerius.

Died

• c.680

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation