Blessed John of Warneton

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27 January
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Disciple of Saint Ivo of Chartres. Canon regular at Mont-Saint-Eloi. Archdeacon of Arles. Bishop of Thérouanne, which he accepted only under papal order. Founded several monasteries. While he had a reputation for strictness of rule, he was seen to be very with people as individuals, even refusing to prosecute some would-be assassins.
Born
at Warneton, French Flanders
Died
27 January 1130 of natural causes
Name Meaning
God is gracious; gift of God (John)
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