Saint Dentlin of Soignies

Profile

Dentlin was the son of Saint Vincent Madelgarus and Saint Waldetrudis; he was the brother of Saint Landric, Saint Madalbarta and Saint Aldetrudis, and the Nephew of Saint Aldegund. Dentlin was an extraordinarily pious child, he is considered a confessor of the faith. A church in Cleves, Germany, was named for him.

Died

  • at age 7 in 7th century of natural causes
  • buried in Soignies, Belgium
  • relics transferred to the abbey church in Rees, Germany in the 1040’s
  • miracles reported at his tomb

Canonized

  • Pre-Congregation

Patronage

  • in Belgium
    – Hainault
    – Mons
  • in Germany
    – Kleve
    – Rees

Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-dentlin-of-soignies/