Saint Landericus of Soignies

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Landericus was the eldest son of Saint Madelgarus and Saint Waldetrudis. He was a soldier and priest. He became the bishop of Meaux, France from 641 to 650. He was a Benedictine abbot in Soignies, Belgium and abbot of Hautmont, France.

Born

  • France

Died

  • 7th century in Soignies, Belgium of natural causes
  • relics rest in the Church of Saint-Vincent in Soignies

Canonized

  • Pre-Congregation

Patronage

  • in Belgium
    Hainault
    Mons
    Soignies
    in France
    Meaux

Representation

  • bishop with a book and razor (refers to his tonsure)
    with Saint Vincent Madelgaire

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

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