Vincent Madelgarius
Belgian saint
Vincent Madelgarius, aka Maelceadar, Benedictine monk, died 677. His feast day is September 20.
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Belgian sources state that Madelgarus was born about 615 in Strépy, Belgium.
The young nobleman married around 635 the distinguished and saintly Waltrude. Her father Walbert IV was related to the Frankish royal house, and her mother was Saint Bertilia. Together they lived a life characterized by piety and good deeds. They had four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom are counted among the saints: Landericus, Madelberta, Aldetrudis and Dentelin.
Shortly after his marriage, Madelgarus was sent by Dagobert I to Ireland. He is said to have returned with many missionaries from Ireland.
Madelgarius founded two monasteries, first around 642 in Hautmont in French Hainault.
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