Saint Sigebert III of Austrasia

Memorial: 1 February
Profile: Eldest son of King Dagobert I. Brother of King Clovis II. Baptized by Saint Amand at Orléans. Educated by Blessed Pepin of Landen. His father died in 638 which made the boy king of Austrasia, an area today in eastern France. in 640 he tried to add Thuringia to his kingdom, leading his own army at the age of ten, but was defeated by Duke Radulph. Following this and some other political bungles, the mayor of the palace, Grimoald, began to assume more power, and eventually became the true ruler of Austrasia; Sigebert became known as a "do nothing" king who withdrew from the political scene. Student of Saint Cunibert of Cologne. Father of Saint Dagobert II. He became known for his personal sanctity, his pious life in the royal court, and his works of charity. Built hospitals, monasteries, abbeys, churches and homes for the poor.
Born: 631
Died: 1 February 656 at Metz, France of natural causes; relics housed in the cathedral of Nancy, France; damaged and defiled during the French Revolution
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Nancy, France
Additional Information: Wikipedia
Kirken i Norge - norwegian
For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
Print References: Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints
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