Saint Landelin of Crespin

Also known as

• Landelinus of Crespin

Memorial

• 15 June

Profile

Landelinus lived for a time as a highway bandit, but repented and became a Benedictine monk. Priest. Founded monasteries in France and Belgium including Lobbes, Beligum in 654; Aulne Abbey, Belgium in 656; Wallers, France in 657; Crespin, France in 670. Worked with Saint Ursmar. Spiritual director of Saint Hadelin of Lobbes and Saint Domitian of Lobbes.

Born

• c.625 near Bapaume, France

Died

• 686 of natural causes

Canonized

• Pre-Congregation