Saint Gislenus

[Saint Gislenus]Also known as

  • Apostle of Hainault
  • Ghislain
  • Guislain

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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

Canonized

Category: Canonized Pre-Congregation, Saints Beati and Venerables, Saints who were Abbots