Relics of the Diocese of Tournai

Inventory of holy bodies and relics preserved in the Diocese of Tournai, including Saint Eleutherius, Saint Waltrude in Mons, and the saints of Binche. The text also mentions the burials of Saint Vincent in Soignies and Saint Ghislain, as well as the translation of Saint Waltrude.

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RELICS PRESERVED IN THE DIOCESE OF TOURNAI.

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Relics of the city of Tournai

Inventory of the sacred remains kept in Tournai, notably the body of Saint Eleutherius at the cathedral and a part of the skull of Saint Piat.

City of Tournai. — Cathedral church: The body of Sai nt Eleutherius which rests in a very rich and very ancient reliquary; the body of one of the companions of Saint Ursula.

Saint-Piat in Tournai: A part of the skull of Saint Pia t, whose body is kept in Seclin.

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Mons and links with Liège

Presentation of the relics of Saint Waltrude in Mons and mention of the transfer of the body of her daughter, Saint Madelberte, to the cathedral of Liège.

2° Mons. — The body of Saint Waltrude, in the church of that name: one also finds there notable relics of Saint Aye, of Saint Macarius, Patriarch of Antioch, as well as a considerable bone from the arm of Saint Eligius.

The body of Saint Madelberte, daughter of Saint Waltrude, abbess of Maubeuge, is located at the cathedral of Liège.

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Binche and the legacy of Lobbes

History of the holy bodies of Binche, many of which come from Lobbes, with an assessment of the remaining relics.

Binche . — Seven holy bodies were formerly kept there, namely: the bodies of Saint Ursmar, Saint Ermin, Saint Theodulph, Saint Vulgise, Saint Amolain, Saint Abel, Saint Hydupho, and that of Saint Amalberga. Today, only those of Saint Hydupho, lord and monk of Lobbes , and of Saint Theodulph remain.

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Monastic centers of Hainaut

Census of the bodies of holy abbots and bishops preserved in Soignies, Saint-Ghislain, and Bonne-Espérance.

4° Soignies. — The bodies of Saint Vincent, abbot of Soignies, and of Saint Landri, bishop, abbot of Soignies.

5° Saint-Ghislain. — The bodie s of Saint Ghi slain, abbot of the monastery of that name, and of Saint Sulpice, bishop of Bayeux.

6° Bonne-Espérance, minor seminary (by Vellereille-le-Brayeux, near Binche). — The body of Saint Frédéric, abbot.

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Hagiographic sources and authorities

Enumeration of historical authors and works attesting to the cult of Saint Waltrude (Vandru) and the saints of the region.

7° Aiseau. — The head of Saint Mary of Oignies, who died there.

The learned Meulan makes honorable mention of S aint Vandru b oth in his abridgment of the Saints of Flanders and in his additions to the martyrology of Ussard, on February 3rd, which is the day of her translation. The Annals of Hainaut also speak of her, as do Aubert Mirès, André du Soussal, and other authors of that time.

Official source Les Petits Bollandistes, by Mgr Paul GUÉRIN, chamberlain to His Holiness Pius IX.

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Who was Relics of the Diocese of Tournai?

Inventory of holy bodies and relics preserved in the Diocese of Tournai, including Saint Eleutherius, Saint Waltrude in Mons, and the saints of Binche. The text also mentions the burials of Saint Vincent in Soignies and Saint Ghislain, as well as the translation of Saint Waltrude.

What is Relics of the Diocese of Tournai the patron saint of?

Patronage of Relics of the Diocese of Tournai: Diocese of Tournai, Mons, Binche and Soignies.

How is Relics of the Diocese of Tournai depicted in Christian art?

In iconography, Relics of the Diocese of Tournai is recognizable by: ornate reliquary, skull and arm (relic).

How did Relics of the Diocese of Tournai die?

Relics of the Diocese of Tournai suffered martyrdom for the Christian faith.

What are the other names of Relics of the Diocese of Tournai?

Other forms of the name: Sainte Vandru.

Who are the relatives of Relics of the Diocese of Tournai?

Relatives of Relics of the Diocese of Tournai: Sainte Waltrude (mother of Saint Madelberte) and Sainte Madelberte (daughter of Saint Waltrude).

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