Saint Adilia
Adile
A 7th-century virgin and abbess in Brabant, Saint Adilie founded a monastery and a hospice in Orp-le-Grand to welcome pilgrims and preachers. The presumed sister of Saint Bavo, she dedicated her wealth to the construction of a church and a monastery in the valley to facilitate access for the faithful.
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SAINT ADILIE OR ADILE, VIRGIN AND ABBESS, IN BRABANT (circa 650).
Distinction and initial vocation
Saint Adilie dedicated herself to religious life in Orp-le-Grand, distinguishing herself from Saint Odile of Alsace with whom she is often confused.
Adilie or Adile , who must be clearly distinguis hed from Sai nt Odile, virgin and abbess of Hohenbourg and patroness of Alsace, with whom most hagiographers have confused her, and whose feast is celebrated by the churches of Germany only on December 13, dedicated herself to the religious life on the mountain that is near Orp-le-Grand, in Brabant.
Foundation and hospitality
She directed a monastery of virgins and moved her community into the valley to facilitate the reception of pilgrims and preachers.
There, in the 7th century, she directed a monastery of virgins whom she had gathered with the specific goal of exercising hospitality toward pilgrims, especially toward preachers of the Gospel. Seeing that the height and difficulty of the mountain prevented many from coming to the monastery, she had a church dedicated to Saint Martin built in the bottom of the valley, at the foot of the same moun tain, along with a monastery and a hospice, and established herself there with her nuns.
Origins and Kinship
According to certain ancient sources, she was the sister of Saint Bavo, patron of Ghent, who originated from the Hesbaye.
It is asserted that she was the sister of S aint Bavo, p atro n of Ghent, who was born in the Hesbaye where he possessed a vast patrimony. This is the opinion of Notanus, who claims to have discovered this kinship in an old missal from the former priory of Saint-Bavo.
Death and posterity
After her death, she was buried at Orp-le-Grand where her relics became the object of miracles and an annual procession.
When, filled with merits, she had passed from this life to a better one, she was buried in the churc h of Orp-le-Grand, wh ich she had caused to be built with her great wealth. She rested there in a crypt, before the altar of Saint John the Baptist, until the day when her sacred relics were raised from the earth and placed in a reliquary. God honored them with various miracles, and the inhabitants of Orp follow them each year in a solemn procession.
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Adilia (Adile)
Who was Saint Adilia (Adile)?
A 7th-century virgin and abbess in Brabant, Saint Adilie founded a monastery and a hospice in Orp-le-Grand to welcome pilgrims and preachers. The presumed sister of Saint Bavo, she dedicated her wealth to the construction of a church and a monastery in the valley to facilitate access for the faithful.
What is Saint Adilia (Adile) the patron saint of?
Patronage of Saint Adilia (Adile): Orp-le-Grand.
What miracles are attributed to Saint Adilia (Adile)?
1 miracle are attributed to this saint, notably: Sign / wonder.
Which saints were contemporaries of Saint Adilia (Adile)?
Contemporaries include: Saint Priest (Prix), Saint Gregory the Great (Pope and Doctor of the Church), Saint Die (Didier, Deodat) and Saint Augustine of Canterbury.
When did Saint Adilia (Adile) die?
Saint Adilia (Adile) died around 700.
What are the other names of Saint Adilia (Adile)?
Other forms of the name: Adile.
Who are the relatives of Saint Adilia (Adile)?
Relatives of Saint Adilia (Adile): Saint Bavon (brother).
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Key Events
- Religious vocation on a mountain near Orp-le-Grand
- Direction of a monastery of virgins
- Foundation of a church dedicated to Saint Martin, a monastery, and a hospice in the valley
- Establishment of a community dedicated to the hospitality of pilgrims and preachers