Saint Guibertus

Memorial
23 May
Profile
Aristocrat. Soldier in several campaigns. Hermit on his estates at Gembloux, Brabant. Founded a monastery in Gembloux. Benedictine monk at Gorze. Though he wanted to retire from the world, he was forced to return to Gembloux several times to defend the rights of the foundation he established to support the monastery.
Born
in the Lorraine region
Died
962 at Gorze
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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