Saint Blandin
Husband of Saint Salaberga and father of a family of saints, Blandin lived in the 7th century. After consenting to his wife entering religion, he devoted himself to his own sanctification. His relics were preserved in Laon and he is honored in the diocese of Meaux.
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SAINT BLANDIN (7th Century).
Family life and vocation
Blandin is the husband of Salaberga and the father of Baldwin and Austrudis.
Blandin , husband o f Saint Salaberg a and father of Saint Bal dwin, as well as of Saint Austrudis, was worthy to be the head of such a family. He consented to his wife entering religion, and himself thought only of working toward his own sanctification.
Death and cult
The source places his death after the middle of the 7th century.
He died after the middle of the 7th century. In the monastery that Saint Salaberga had founded in Laon, part o f hi s relics was preserved along with those of his holy family. Saint Blandin is especially honored in a village of the diocese of Meau x that bears his name.
Cross-references of the work
The printed note refers to the entries for his family.
See the life of Saint Salaberga, his wife, on September 22; that of Saint Baldwin, his son, on October 16, and that of Saint Austrudis, his daughter, on October 17.
Source and editorial note
This entry reproduces the historical text of the Petits Bollandistes, proofread against the digitized pages. The traditions and assessments of the author belong to the era of the work.
Paul Guérin, Les Petits Bollandistes, volume 5, p. 234. Digitized copy by the Bibliothèque nationale de France: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k307355
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Blandin
Who was Saint Blandin?
Husband of Saint Salaberga and father of a family of saints, Blandin lived in the 7th century. After consenting to his wife entering religion, he devoted himself to his own sanctification. His relics were preserved in Laon and he is honored in the diocese of Meaux.
What is Saint Blandin the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Blandin: Saint-Blandin (Meaux).
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Blandin?
Contemporaries include: Saint Priest (Prix), Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church), Saint Die (Didier, Deodat) and Saint Augustine of Canterbury.
Who are the relatives of Saint Blandin?
Relatives of Saint Blandin: Sainte Salaberge (wife), Saint Baudoin (son) and Sainte Austrude (daughter).
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Key Events
- Marriage to Saint Salaberga
- Consent to his wife's entry into religious life
- Consecration to his own sanctification