Saint Gerebernus

Also known as
Gereborn; Gerebrand; Genebrard; Gerebran
Memorial
15 May
Profile
Aged 7th century Irish priest who baptized Saint Dympna in her infancy, and then accompanied her when she fled to Belgium. Martyr. His relics were the targets of "holy robbers" who specialized in stealing saintly body parts.
Died
relics enshrined at Sonsbeck, Germany, except for his head, which is in Gheel, Belgium
Patronage
fever; gout; Santbeck. Germany; Sonsbeck Germany
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