Saint Adalbald of Ostrevant

Also known as: Adalbald d'Ostrevant
Adalbaldus
Memorial: 2 February
Profile: Born to the nobility of Flanders. Son of Saint Gertrude the Elder. Duke of Douai. Served in the courts of King Dagobert I and King Clovis II. While suppressing a rebellion in Gascony, he met and married Saint Rictrude, daughter of Ernold. Though they were happy together, they fought constant opposition from her family who opposed his military incursion in their region. Father of Saint Maurontius, Saint Clotsindis, Saint Eusebia, and Saint Adalsindis. Adalbald and Rictrudis dedicated themselves and their fortunes to religious projects and care of the poor.
Born: at Flanders, Belgium
Died: murdered c.651 by an in-law while on the road to Gascony; listed as a martyr by many sources; miracles reported at his tomb; relics at Saint Amand les Eaux, Elanone and Douai, France
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: parents of large families
Additional Information: Catholic Online
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