![]() ![]() When you’re stuck in a dilemma, call a saint. In 656, Gertrude resigned her office in favor of her niece, Saint Wilfetrudis, and spent the rest of her days studying Scripture and doing penance. Helped Saint Ultan in his evangelization. She gave land to Saint Foillan, on which he built the monastery of Fosses. She was known for her hospitality to pilgrims and aid to Irish missionary monks. On the death of Pepin in 639, and on the advice of Saint Amand of Maastricht, Ida built a double monastery at Nivelles where both she and her daughter retired. She became devoted to religious life from an early age, and turned down a noble marriage to pursue the religious life. Saint Gertrude was the younger daughter of Blessed Pepin I of Landen and Blessed Ida of Nivelles she was the sister of Saint Begga. St Gertrude of Nivelles Patron saint of the fear of mice (suriphobia) This is a list of ten of the most unusual patronages held by a saint.ġ0. Throughout history, many saints have become traditionally viewed as Patrons of various illnesses, people, and places. All of the Old Testament prophets fall in to this category. ![]() Whilst most saints are canonized, a number are recognized as saints despite having not been canonized. This is normally considered to be an infallible decree of the Pope. A saint is a person who has been canonized (declared a saint) by the Church.
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