Saint Landelin of Crespin
Also known as
- Landelinus
- Lando
- Landolin
- Landelino
- Landolinus
Profile
Born to the nobility, Landelinus lived for a time as a highway bandit, but repented and became a Benedictine monk. Priest. Founded monasteries in France and Belgium including Lobbes, Beligum in 654; Aulne Abbey, Belgium in 656; Wallers, France in 657; Crespin, France in 670. Worked with Saint Ursmar. Spiritual director of Saint Hadelin of Lobbes and Saint Domitian of Lobbes.
Born
- 686 of natural causes
MLA Citation
- “Saint Landelin of Crespin“. CatholicSaints.Info. 20 February 2024. Web. 23 April 2024. <>